"Boots And Saddles" Or Life In Dakota With General Custer.

ELIZABETH B. CUSTER

Publication: Harper and Brothers, 1913, New York

Seventh Printing. Red Cloth. 315pp. Map. Appendices. Tal Luther in his Custer High Spots #4 says, "Mrs. Custer was a charming and talented woman who idolized her husband. Although Elizabeth Custer may picture her husband in the most favorable light, the books are revealing. Those whose interest centers primarily on the Battle of the Little Big Horn itself might wish to restrict themselves to Boots and Saddles. Its last chapter is poignant and beautifully written." "The warm, loving reminiscences of Custer's devoted wife Libbie during their three years in Dakota Territory, detailing the good times as well as the hardships and heartaches of western frontier life... With appendix with extracts from letters written by General Custer, 1873-76, and Custer's farewell address to his troops at the close of the Civil War."--O'Keefe 658. A very good copy with some modest general wear and a small spot on front and rear covers. This special copy is signed, with a noteworthy and lengthy inscription, written neatly and positioned centrally on the front free endpaper: "Motto on General Custer's Spanish sword 'Do not draw me without cause Do not sheath me without honor.' Elizabeth B. Custer April 8th 1925." Protected in custom cloth slipcase with some very slight damp staining to upper portion of one side.

Inventory Number: 52842