A Complete Life Of General George A. Custer (1876)

A Complete Life Of General George A. Custer is a biography written by Frederick Whittaker and first published in 1876. The book is a detailed account of the life of General George Armstrong Custer, a controversial American military officer who is best known for his role in the Indian Wars and for his death at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876.The book begins with Custer's early life in Ohio and his time at West Point Military Academy, where he graduated last in his class. It then follows his military career, including his service in the Civil War, where he rose to the rank of brigadier general at the age of 23. The book also covers Custer's campaigns against Native American tribes in the West, including his famous defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.Throughout the book, Whittaker provides a balanced portrayal of Custer, highlighting both his strengths as a leader and his flaws as a person. He also offers insight into the political and social context of the time, including the tensions between Native Americans and white settlers.Overall, A Complete Life Of General George A. Custer is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides a detailed look at one of America's most controversial military figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.