Custer's Bugler

Custer's Bugler
Author: Leo Solimine
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2012
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1612330843

Custer's Bugler is an examination into the life of John Martin (born Giovanni Martino). Abandoned as a baby, he marched with Garibaldi before coming to America. Within three years, Martino (now Martin) would find a permanent place in American history by carrying Custer's final dispatch from the Little Big Horn. He continued in active military service for another 30 years before passing away in 1922. John Martin lived a historical odyssey, from his earliest days in rural southern Italy to life on the Plains as a Cavalry trooper before his final act in the rapidly modernizing world of New York City. Custer's Bugler: The Life of John Martin (Giovanni Martino) details his extraordinary story.

Custer's Last Campaign

Custer's Last Campaign
Author: John S. Gray
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 474
Release: 1993-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780803270404

'Easily the most significant book yet published on the Battle of the Little Bighorn."--Paul L. Hedren, Western Historical Quarterly "[Gray] has applied rigorous analysis as no previous historian has done to these oft-analyzed events. His detailed time-motion study of the movements of the various participants frankly boggles the mind of this reviewer. No one will be able to write of this battle again without reckoning with Gray"--Thomas W. Dunlay, Journal of American History "Gray challenges many time~honored beliefs about the battle. Perhaps most significantly, he brings in as much as possible the testimony of the Indian witnesses, especially that of the young scout Curley, which generations of historians have dismissed for contradictions that Gray convincingly demonstrates were caused not by Curley but by the assumptions made by his questioners . . . The contrasts in [this] book. . . restate the basic components of what still attracts the imagination to the Little Bighorn."--Los Angeles Times Book Review "Gray's analysis, by and large, is impressively drawn; it is an immensely logical reconstruction that should stand the test of time. As a contribution to Custer and Indian wars literature, it is indeed masterful."--Jerome A. Greene, New Mexico Historical Review John S. Gray was a distinguished historian whose books included the acclaimed Centennial Campaign: The Sioux War of 1876. Custer's Last Campaign is the winner of the Western Writers of American Spur award and the Little Bighorn Associates John M. Carroll Literary Award.

The Cheyenne

The Cheyenne
Author: Stan Hoig
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2009
Genre: Cheyenne Indians
ISBN: 1438103697

Examines the history, changing fortunes, and current situation of the Cheyenne Indians.

Custer's Trials

Custer's Trials
Author: T.J. Stiles
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 642
Release: 2016-10-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0307475948

Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for History In this magisterial biography, T. J. Stiles paints a portrait of Custer both deeply personal and sweeping in scope, proving how much of Custer’s legacy has been ignored. He demolishes Custer’s historical caricature, revealing a capable yet insecure man, intelligent yet bigoted, passionate yet self-destructive, a romantic individualist at odds with the institution of the military (court-martialed twice in six years) and the new corporate economy, a wartime emancipator who rejected racial equality. Stiles argues that, although Custer was justly noted for his exploits on the western frontier, he also played a central role as both a wide-ranging participant and polarizing public figure in his extraordinary, transformational time—a time of civil war, emancipation, brutality toward Native Americans, and, finally, the Industrial Revolution—even as he became one of its casualties. Intimate, dramatic, and provocative, this biography captures the larger story of the changing nation. It casts surprising new light on one of the best-known figures of American history, a subject of seemingly endless fascination.

Custer's Arikara Indian Interpreter

Custer's Arikara Indian Interpreter
Author: Marvin Woods
Publisher: Vantage Press, Inc
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780533160525

Marvin Woods' thoroughly researched chronicle follows the fascinating life of Frederick Francis Gerard, who is best known as Major General George Armstrong Custer's Indian Interpreter at the Battle of the Little Bighorn Expedition. Gerard built an impressive reputation as an Indian fighter who experienced many perils, yet was a strong advocate for the Indians friendly to the United States. Readers of this fascinating work will learn about the history of a famous battle, the nascent United States, and of early American history from an angle that is altogether different than what they may have read before.

On the Plains with Custer

On the Plains with Custer
Author: Edwin L. Sabin
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2023-11-18
Genre: History
ISBN:

Edwin L. Sabin's 'On the Plains with Custer' is a vivid and compelling historical account of General George Armstrong Custer's famous expeditions and conflicts on the American frontier. Sabin's writing is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of the era, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history or military strategy. The book sheds light on the life of Custer and the experiences of the soldiers who served under him, offering a unique perspective on this tumultuous period in American history. Sabin's skillful storytelling brings the events to life, immersing the reader in the harsh realities of life on the frontier and the complexities of Custer's leadership. Edwin L. Sabin, a seasoned journalist and historian, drew upon his extensive research and firsthand accounts to craft this authoritative narrative. His passion for the subject matter shines through in his engaging prose and thorough exploration of the events that shaped Custer's legacy. Sabin's expertise in military history and his meticulous attention to detail make 'On the Plains with Custer' a must-read for history buffs and scholars alike. I highly recommend 'On the Plains with Custer' to anyone interested in American history, military narratives, or the life and times of General Custer. Sabin's masterful storytelling and insightful analysis make this book a captivating and informative read that will appeal to a wide range of readers.

The Fights on the Little Horn Companion

The Fights on the Little Horn Companion
Author: Gordon Harper
Publisher: Casemate
Total Pages: 2558
Release: 2014-06-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1612002803

A treasury of sources and supplemental information for readers of the award-winning history The Fights on the Little Horn. This volume collects and lists books, booklets, pamphlets, manuscripts, personal and family papers, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, correspondence, interviews, military and historical journals, military and government reports, and more used by Gordon Harper, author of The Fights on the Little Horn, in his extraordinary years-long research into Custer’s Last Stand. As a companion volume to that book, or a resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, it is a valuable and comprehensive guide.

Custer's Road to Disaster

Custer's Road to Disaster
Author: Kevin Sullivan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0762794755

The death of George Armstrong Custer ended the life of one of the most flamboyant, brave, careless, and fascinating characters to ever wear a United States military uniform. His dramatic rise during the Civil War to the brevet rank of brigadier general at twenty-three, and his uncanny ability to stay alive regardless of how recklessly he flung himself at the enemy, gave rise to his image as an almost mythical figure. His life was filled with such good fortune that the term “Custer’s Luck” was used to refer to an unusually fortuitous event. Road to Disaster examines Custer’s unusual mental and emotional make-up, which played out in his military career, his relationship with his wife, and in the death he and many of his men found at the end of their march into Montana. A clearer picture of the man appears, providing answers as to why military success followed him to the top of his career, and why the Battle of the Little Bighorn became such a shocking disaster in the summer of 1876.