George Armstrong Custer (Primary Sources of Famous People in American History)

Link, Theodore

ISBN 10: 0823941108 / ISBN 13: 9780823941100

Published by Rosen, 2004

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very nice copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: George Armstrong Custer (Primary Sources of Famous People in American History)
• Publisher: Rosen
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0823941108
• ISBN 13: 9780823941100
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: issued without dust jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Western Americana

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Synopsis

Though he finished last in his class at West Point, George Armstrong Custer distinguished himself as an aggressive and fearless fighter. Not only did he win the respect of his commanding generals during the Civil War, afterwards, he became a national hero, known for fighting Indians. It was at the Battle of Little Big Horn however, that his troops experienced crushing defeat when they were overpowered and killed by thousands of attacking Indians. The battle cost him Custer life, but his fame and legend grew thanks to the efforts of his wife.