Custer, George A. (George Armstrong) 1839-1876 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "My Life on the Plains: or, Personal Experiences with Indians" by George A. Custer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts Custer's personal experiences and observations while navigating the American Plains and interacting with Native American tribes. It aims to provide insights into the geography, wildlife, and the challenges posed by both the land and its inhabitants, ultimately reflecting on the complex relationship between settlers and the Indigenous peoples. At the start of the narrative, Custer lays the groundwork for his experiences by describing the geography of the Great Plains, dispelling myths surrounding its barrenness. He contrasts common perceptions with the actual richness of the land and its varied wildlife, including the buffalo. He also touches on the impact of Indian tribes on frontier settlements while acknowledging their complex cultural identity. Custer's observations blend personal anecdotes with larger reflections on the land and its peoples, setting the stage for more detailed accounts of his military endeavors and encounters with Native Americans throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-04-30 Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: New York: Sheldon and Company, 1874 Generals -- United States -- Biography United States. Army -- Military life Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876 Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895 -- Personal narratives Great Plains -- Description and travel United States. Army. Cavalry, 7th E011 F590.3 New York: Sheldon and Company, 1874 01016759 https://archive.org/details/GR_961/page/n7/mode/2up and https://archive.org/details/mylifeonplainsor00cust/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73498 https://archive.org/details/GR_961/page/n7/mode/2up and https://archive.org/details/mylifeonplainsor00cust/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73498 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134712.0 73498