Defending General Custer's Legacy: Complete Illustrated Trilogy - Enriched edition Boots and Saddles Tenting on the Plains Following the Guidon

Elizabeth Bacon Custer

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In "Defending General Custer's Legacy: Complete Illustrated Trilogy," Elizabeth Bacon Custer offers an intricate exploration of her husband, George Armstrong Custer, weaving a compelling narrative that both defends and romanticizes his controversial legacy. Employing a blend of firsthand accounts, historical analysis, and rich illustrations, Custer's trilogy encompasses key milestones in Custer's life, including his military exploits and the infamous Battle of Little Bighorn. The literary style is both personal and authoritative, as Custer gracefully balances her passionate defense of her husband with the broader historical context of the American West during the late 19th century, making the work a significant contribution to Civil War and Native American history literature. Elizabeth Bacon Custer, a figure often overshadowed by her husband's notoriety, was herself a writer and a woman of her time who actively engaged in the public discourse surrounding her husband's life and legacy. Her firsthand experience during pivotal events and her deep understanding of the military and societal values of her era inform her narrative. Custer's unwavering dedication to preserving her husband's name reflects her desire to true history and contend against a pervasive mythos that portrayed Custer in an unfavorable light. This trilogy comes highly recommended for readers interested in military history, women's voices in historical narratives, or the intricate storytelling of personal loyalty amid complex legacies. Custer's work offers not only a defense of an often-maligned figure but also serves as an engaging window into the tumultuous era of American expansion and conflict, inviting readers to reconsider the multifaceted dimensions of history.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Disponibile da: 12/11/2023.

Lunghezza di stampa: 814 pagine.

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