02726cam a22003853u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000110011910000400013024500660017026400510023630000470028733600260033433700260036033800360038650000310042250802070045352012510066053400450191165300430195665300450199965300400204465300370208465300520212165300390217365300680221285600430228099900170232340731UtSlPG20260610133930.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04017614  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF590.31 aCuster, Elizabeth Bacon,d1842-193310aTenting on the Plains; or, General Custer in Kansas and Texas 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-09-11  aProduced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Tenting on the Plains; or, General Custer in Kansas and Texas" by Elizabeth B. Custer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the experiences of General George Armstrong Custer and his wife, Libbie, as they embark on a journey to Texas after the American Civil War. Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, it likely explores themes of military life, post-war challenges, and the camaraderie between Custer, his troops, and family.  The opening of the narrative sets a poignant tone as General Custer prepares for departure from the Army of the Potomac amidst a heartfelt farewell from his soldiers. Libbie Custer reflects on the emotional weight of their parting, suggesting a deep bond with the men under her husband's command. The reader is introduced to the excitement of the journey to Texas, marked by the chaotic joy of discharged soldiers aboard the train and Libbie’s own anxieties about the challenges they would face in this lawless land. As they travel, the couple encounters moments that highlight the abrupt transition from military life to their new frontier adventures, emphasizing both the excitement and uncertainty that lay ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGenerals -- United States -- Biography  aFrontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)  aWest (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890  aUnited States. Army -- Biography  aCuster, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876  aCuster, Elizabeth Bacon, 1842-1933  aUnited States. Army -- Military life -- History -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40731  c81570d81570