Army Letters from an Officer's Wife 1871-1888

Roe, Frances M.A.

Published by D. Appleton and Co, New York, 1909

About this Item

Octavo. 387pp., illustrated. The interesting and true story of a military wife living at Fort Lyon, Colorado with her husband and of course, the army troops including two regiments of black soldiers whom she named the "Buffalo Soldiers". The fort was built in the middle of the harsh Indian territory therefore it became essential that her husband teach her to shoot and ride. A very interesting look of living with the Army in the unwelcoming lands of Indian territory. Bound in blue cloth, centrally stamped in white, lettering gilt, top edge gilt. A very nice copy. [Howes R40]. Seller Inventory # 019185

Bibliographic Details

Title: Army Letters from an Officer's Wife 1871-1888

Publisher: D. Appleton and Co, New York

Publication Date: 1909

Edition: First Edition.