Description
Hardcover is very good except for a small ding/tear in fabric on bottom-front. Pages are clean and the binding is tight.
This remarkable volume offers a unique perspective on one of the most famous and controversial figures in American military history – George Armstrong Custer. Published in the Custeriana monograph series, it presents the observations and insights of Karl Zeisler, a journalist from the Monroe Evening News who had the opportunity to witness and document Custer’s movements during the Indian Wars of the late 19th century.
Zeisler’s firsthand accounts provide a rare and intimate look into the life and character of the flamboyant and complex general, offering a counterpoint to the often mythologized portrayals found in many historical texts. Through Zeisler’s keen eye and evocative prose, readers are transported to the rugged plains of the American West, where they can vividly experience the triumphs, struggles, and ultimate tragedy of Custer’s ill-fated campaign against the Sioux and Cheyenne tribes.
Collectors and enthusiasts of Custer lore will appreciate the book’s scarcity and the invaluable primary source material it contains. Additionally, it serves as a poignant reminder of the crucial role journalists played in shaping public perception of the Indian Wars and the often strained relationships between the U.S. government, the military, and Native American tribes during this turbulent period in American history.
