Description
Different cover than pictured. Published by Harrison County Historical Society, 1993. Third Edition.
This rare third edition of “Custer’s Ohio boyhood” offers a fascinating glimpse into the formative years of one of America’s most famous and controversial military figures. Author Charles B. Wallace meticulously traces Custer’s early life in Harrison County, Ohio, where he was born in 1839 and spent his childhood until enrolling at West Point in 1857. Through vivid descriptions and historical accounts, Wallace paints a rich portrait of the young Custer, his family, and the rural frontier community that shaped his character and fueled his thirst for adventure.
Beyond the biographical details, this volume provides invaluable insights into the 19th-century American Midwest, shedding light on the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the region during a pivotal era of westward expansion. Collectors and history enthusiasts will appreciate the book’s rarity, as well as its significance in understanding the formative influences that ultimately led Custer to his infamous demise at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. A must-have for anyone interested in the life of this legendary figure or the history of the American frontier.
