Following the Guidon (eBook)

Elizabeth Bacon Custer (Autor)

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2022
235 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654740246-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "Following the Guidon," Elizabeth Bacon Custer delves into her life as the wife of General George Armstrong Custer during the Indian Wars of the late 19th century. This memoir, rich with personal anecdotes and vivid descriptions, paints a complex portrait of military life and the challenges faced by women on the frontier. Custer employs a first-person narrative style that is both intimate and engaging, creating a blend of historical context and personal reflection. As she navigates themes of loyalty, courage, and patriotism, the reader is transported into a world of tumultuous change, underscored by a lyrical prose that encapsulates the trials and tribulations experienced during this transformative era in American history. Elizabeth Bacon Custer, born into a prominent New York family, was instilled with a sense of adventure and a commitment to her husband's legacy. Her experiences accompanying Custer on military campaigns provided her with a unique perspective on the socio-political climate of her time, sparking her desire to document the interplay between gender roles and military leadership. This memoir is not solely an account of events but also reflects her profound emotional journey through love and loss. "Following the Guidon" is an essential read for anyone interested in American history, military narratives, and the often-overlooked perspectives of women in wartime. Custer's eloquent storytelling invites readers to explore the complexities of her life while revealing broader truths about a nation at war. This memoir not only honors her husband's legacy but also stands as a testament to the resilience of those who lived on the periphery of history.

Autor

Elizabeth Bacon Custer (April 8, 1842 – April 4, 1933) was an American author and the wife of General George Armstrong Custer, the renowned U.S. cavalry commander. She was born in Monroe, Michigan, and spent much of her early life in a setting that poised her for her later role as a chronicler of military life on the American frontier. Following her marriage to Custer in 1864, Elizabeth, often referred to as 'Libbie,' became deeply involved in her husband's career, accompanying him to various military postings. Her intimate knowledge of the rigors, challenges, and joys of military life lent authenticity to her writings. After the infamous Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, where General Custer and his troops met their demise, Elizabeth was left a widow. Turning to writing as a means of coping with her loss and preserving her husband's legacy, she penned several works. 'Following the Guidon' (1890) is among her most famous, providing an intimate glimpse into her life on the plains with the Seventh Cavalry. Elizabeth Custer's narrative style is personal and engaging, filled with vivid characterizations of army life. She sought to honor her late husband's memory and combat the negative press surrounding his last battle, shaping her narratives with a combination of romantic idealism and staunch loyalty. Her contributions to the literature of the American West offer valuable perspectives on this tumultuous period in American history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Neuzeit (bis 1918)
• Schlagworte: 19th Century American History • 19th Century Women • American frontier life • American military affairs • American West biography • Bill O'Reilly • Civil War • Cultural aspects of war • Elizabeth Bacon Custer writings • emotional depth • Empire of the Summer Moon • frontier military life • General Custer • George Armstrong Custer • historical legacy • Historical reinterpretation • Historical Women Authors • historical women's experiences • Indian Wars Narratives • Karl May • Ken Follett • killers of the flower moon • late 19th-century • Life in the American West • Lincoln • Military Biography • military history • Military spouse challenges • military spouse memoirs • Native Americans • Personal accounts of conflict • Personal narrative • Post-Civil War literature • ron chernow • Social context of the frontier • spousal perspective • US Cavalry history • Western American history • Western expansion narratives • Wild West