Elizabeth Bacon Custer fu un'autrice e oratrice pubblica americana che divenne una devota sostenitrice dell'eredità del marito. Nonostante le sue frequenti campagne militari, trascorse la maggior parte del loro matrimonio in stretta vicinanza a lui. Dopo la sua morte, dedicò la sua vita alla promozione della sua memoria attraverso i suoi influenti libri e conferenze. I suoi sforzi costanti contribuirono in modo significativo alla rappresentazione iconica del marito come un eroe galante, consolidando il suo posto nella storia americana per quasi un secolo dopo la sua scomparsa.
In her first year of marriage (1864-1865) to General George Armstrong Custer, Libbie Custer witnessed the Civil War firsthand. This title presents an account of Custer's life during the war years. It includes her stories of incidents such as fording a swollen river sidesaddle on horseback, and dancing at the Inaugural Ball near President Lincoln.
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Exploring the historical context of General Custer's experiences in Kansas and Texas, this work offers a unique glimpse into the American West. It has been meticulously reformatted and redesigned for enhanced readability, ensuring its preservation for future generations. As a significant piece of United States local history, it captures the essence of the Trans-Mississippi Region and the Great Plains, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts of this era and locale.