Description

From the Western and Civil War research/reference library of Jerry Crandall

Custer’s Luck

by Edgar I. Steward

Condition; good, minor shelf wear on hard cover

University of Oklahoma Press, 1955

Here is a significant account detailing the events leading to the tragic defeat of General Custer in the Battle of the Little Big Horn. The book presents a comprehensive view of the period of the Indian wars in the Northwest from the Civil War until Custer’s demise, and explores the factors that influenced Custer’s fate including the Grant-Custer feud and the strategies of the Sioux and Cheyenne tribes. It is noted for its balanced and impartial analysis, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of Custer’s leadership and the broader context of the era.