02391cam a22003613u 4500 6823 UtSlPG 20260610133158.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F590.3 Roe, Frances Marie Antoinette Mack, -1920 Army Letters from an Officer's Wife, 1871-1888 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-11-01 Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger "Army Letters from an Officer's Wife, 1871-1888" by Frances Marie Antoinette Mack Roe is a collection of personal letters written during the late 19th century that chronicles the experiences of an army officer’s wife living in the American West. The letters provide a vivid depiction of life on the frontier, detailing encounters with Native Americans, the harsh living conditions of military posts, and the daily challenges faced by women in that era. The beginning of the collection introduces the author as she arrives at Fort Lyon, Colorado, following an arduous journey. Her initial letters express discomfort and uncertainty about her new surroundings, filled with menacing towns and a lack of female companionship. As she settles in, she describes the peculiarities of army life, such as the interactions with soldiers and the customs of the officers, providing a humorous yet insightful commentary on her social experiences. From awkward moments at formal dinners to the excitement of seeing wild buffalo, the opening sets the stage for a life filled with adventure, adaptation, and the trials of living in a harsh but captivating landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified West (U.S.) -- Description and travel West (U.S.) -- Biography Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) United States. Army -- Military life Roe, Frances Marie Antoinette Mack Army wives -- West (U.S.) -- Correspondence https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6823 48819 48819