| Description |
xii, 276 pages, 16 pages of unnumbered plates : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-262) and index. |
| Summary |
"The name George Armstrong Custer looms large in American history, specifically for his leadership in the American Indian Wars and unfortunate fall at the Battle of Little Bighorn. But before his time in the West, Custer began his career fighting for the Union in the Civil War. In Custer: the making of a young general, legendary Civil War historian Edward G. Longacre provides fascinating insight into this often-overlooked period in Custer's life"-- Publisher's description. |
| Contents |
Impulsive youth -- Immortality at West Point -- To the field of battle -- Rising star -- Serving the young Napoleon -- War lover -- A resurrected career -- Boy general of the golden locks -- Charge, and charge again -- Driving out the rebels -- Apprenticeship complete. |
| Subject |
Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876.
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United States. Army -- Biography.
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Generals -- United States -- Biography.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| ISBN |
9781510733190 |
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1510733191 |
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