Boots and Saddles"; Or, Life in Dakota with General Custer
1885
Boots and Saddles"; Or, Life in Dakota with General Custer
1885
Published in 1885, 'Boots and Saddles' is a personal account by Elizabeth Bacon Custer, chronicling her life with General George Armstrong Custer in the Dakota territories during the late 19th century. The narrative provides insight into military life, the challenges of frontier existence, and Elizabeth's unwavering support for her husband. It captures their experiences, including the harsh realities of military outposts and interactions with Indigenous tribes, culminating in the emotional aftermath of the Little Bighorn disaster. This work is notable for its intimate portrayal of both military life and the personal dynamics of one of America's most famous military couples.
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“As the sun broke through the mist a mirage appeared, which took up about half of the line of cavalry, and thenceforth for a little distance it marched, equally plain to the sight on the earth and in the sky. The future of the heroic band, whose days were even then numbered, seemed to be revealed, and already there seemed a premonition in the supernatural translation as their forms were reflected from the opaque mist of the early dawn.””
— Elizabeth Bacon Custer
