Description
Former library copy. 1962 First Printing with image on hardcover. Normal library markings. Pages are clean but worn. Great reading copy.
This rare first printing of Margaret Leighton’s “Bride of Glory” offers a captivating glimpse into the life of Elizabeth Bacon Custer, the wife of the infamous General George Armstrong Custer. Published in 1962, just a few years after the centennial of the Civil War, this biography captures the spirit of the era and sheds light on the often overlooked experiences of women during that turbulent time. Leighton’s meticulous research and vivid prose bring to life the trials and triumphs of Elizabeth, from her courtship with the dashing Custer to her unwavering devotion to his memory after his tragic death at the Battle of Little Bighorn. This copy, with its library markings and well-worn pages, bears the traces of countless readers who have been drawn into Elizabeth’s remarkable story, making it a particularly special artifact for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
