Gen George A Custer / GENOCIDE OF NATIVE AMERICANS My Life on the Plains Or 1st

Description: First Edition of "My Lie (!) on the Plains"[GENOCIDE OF NATIVE AMERICANS]. My Life on the Plains. Or, Personal Experiences with Indians Author: Custer, Gen. George A. Title: [GENOCIDE OF NATIVE AMERICANS]. My Life on the Plains. Or, Personal Experiences with Indians Publication: New York: Sheldon and Company, 1874 Edition: First Edition Description: Large 8vo. 256 pp., COMPLETE with frontispiece portrait and 7 plates. Title-page a little weak, original tissue guard opposite frontispiece torn, some staining and other blemishes in the text, several pages and one plate with marginal tears, other signs of use and age. Contemporary marbled boards, buckram corner tips, sympathetically rebacked with new linen spine. EX-LIBRARY copy with bookplates of the Salem Mechanic Library and Essex Institute at front and back, several library stamps in the text partially erased, stamp on title-page "card catalogued." A complete copy in a sound binding, but with faults as described (SEE IMAGES), priced accordingly. Fair. GEN. CUSTER'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS / INFAMOUS NARRATIVES OF THE AMERICAN WEST, A STORY OF EXPLORATION, EXPLOITATION, AND SLAUGHTER ON THE AMERICAN PLAINS. Beginning with the 1867 Hancock expedition and ending with the Washita Kansas campaign, this is mandatory reading for all those interested in the history of the American plains, Western Expansion, and the officially sanctioned genocide of indigenous peoples. First published serially in Galaxy Magazine from 1872-74, this is the first edition in book form, issued only two years before Custer was himself killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn, the so-called "Custer's Last Stand." Custer failed to record his many tactical failures other other episodes that may have tarnished his image. Of particular interest is Custer's description of the corruption of U.S. Government agencies that were established to provide food and supplies to the Indians on state-mandated reservations, with the greatest vitriol assigned to certain Indian Bureau agents. According to Tai Luther, "Custer wrote in an entertaining style and although Benteen referred to this book as 'My Lie on the Plains,' we still list it as High Spot 7." Although the events of the present autobiography are today impossible to comprehend, they cannot be forgotten. From the Dorothy Sloan Collection of Western Americana, with her "D.S." monograph on verso of final binder's blank.Luther, Custer's High Spots 7. Howes C981. Dustin 31. Rader 1011. Graff 961. Jones 1566. Eberstadt 121 no. 97. Seller ID: 4201 Subject: History and Biography, Native Americans, Western Americana ORDER WITH CONFIDENCE: Michael Laird has over thirty-five years' experience working with rare books and manuscripts; he a proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA), and is a Certified member of the Appraisers Association of America (AAA). Terms Payment by PayPal. All orders processed and shipped Signature Required within two business days, well packed (we strive to recycle packing materials). Standard shipping method is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available; these orders will be processed according to destination, weight, insurance, and other requirements as specified by the buyer; please inquire for shipping quotes, being mindful that during the current crisis, international shipments can be significantly delayed. All items are guaranteed to be as described; we cheerfully accept returns within 15 days of receipt for a full refund less return shipping costs. We look forward to working with you in developing your collection!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 715 USD

Location: Lockhart, Texas

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