Tenting on the Plains (Illustrated Edition)
Tenting on the Plains (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Elizabeth Bacon Custer

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-13

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13:

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In 'Tenting on the Plains (Illustrated Edition)' by Elizabeth Bacon Custer, readers are transported back to the late 19th century as the author vividly describes her experiences during the US Army campaigns on the Western frontier. Custer's descriptive prose and detailed accounts provide a first-hand look at the challenges faced by soldiers and their families during this tumultuous time. The book is written in a compelling narrative style that engages the reader and brings to life the harsh conditions of life on the Plains. Custer's unique perspective as the wife of General George Armstrong Custer adds a personal touch to the historical events she recounts. This illustrated edition enhances the reader's experience by providing visual representations of the landscapes and people Custer encountered. Tenting on the Plains is a valuable literary work that offers insight into a pivotal period in American history, making it a must-read for those interested in frontier life and military campaigns of the late 1800s.

The Colonel's Lady on the Western Frontier
The Colonel's Lady on the Western Frontier

Author: Alice Kirk Grierson

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 1989-01-01

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780803279292

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Collects the letters of the wife of Civil War major general Benjamin H. Grierson, describing daily life and hardships at frontier posts like Fort Riley, Fort Concho, Fort Davis, and Fort Grant

Fort Riley
Fort Riley

Author: William McKale

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2004-07-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738531694

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Founded in 1853, Fort Riley was established to protect merchants and settlers on the Santa Fe and Oregon-California Trails. Fort Riley kept the peace during the Civil War and in 1893, a cavalry school began operation there. Fort Riley continued to train mounted troops during the Golden Age of Cavalry after World War I, but also served as a training site for more than 150,000 troops during the first and second World Wars. This collection of vintage images commemorating the sesquicentennial of Fort Riley is a colorful, patriotic reminder of the military post that has served the nation continuously since its founding 150 years ago.

Fort Riley and Its Neighbors
Fort Riley and Its Neighbors

Author: William A. Dobak

Publisher:

Published: 2007-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780806139081

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Fort Riley and Its Neighbors is a story of soldiers trying to save money and civilians trying to make it. Fort Riley stands today overlooking the Kansas River because army quartermasters in the 1850s thought that small steamboats could deliver supplies cheaply there. Civilians came to help build the fort and stayed to bid on the quartermaster's contracts for feed and fuel. Army posts were often a magnet for settlers. Contracts for supplies and transportation brought hard-to-find cash to small western towns, replacing systems of barter and credit and integrating them into the national economy. Townspeople kept a covetous eye on Fort Riley's land and its resources, and they voted bond issues to build short-line railroads in order to get competitive freight rates from trans-continental carriers. These short lines put Fort Riley at the center of the nation's transportation system, assuring the fort's survival for the next century. The history of Fort Riley and its neighbors typifies the relations that evolved between the American people and their government throughout the American West. The settlers' approach to federal authority, at once supplicating and conniving, has persisted and thrived and become the national attitude. This book won first place in the Dr. Edward Tihen Historical Research and Publication competition, November 5, 1999. This award is presented by the Kansas State Historical Society for Kansas books written by first-time authors.