WITH CUSTER ON THE LITTLE BIG HORN; [A Newly Discovered First-Person Account by William O. Taylor] Foreword by Greg Martin
by Taylor, William O
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Fine/Very Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0670868035
- ISBN 13
- 9780670868032
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About This Item
New York: Viking, 1996. First Edition. Cloth and boards. Very Fine/Very Fine. Square 4to, orange eighth cloth over ivory boards, profusely illustrated, Foreword by Greg Martin, Mylar-protected dust jacket (unclipped) depicting an oval painting of Custer trying to fend off attacking Sioux, In 1872, seventeen-year old Private Bill Taylor, rode with Major Reno and his men into a Sioux ambush. They fought fiercely for a day and a half before rescue came, at which time, Taylor and the survivors discovered that Gen. Custer and his contengent who had been to their right, had been completely annihilated. This first person narrative provides an invaluable eye-witness and contemporary account of the Seventh Cavalry's demise. Exceptional condition and a highly important account.
Synopsis
The memories of that singular event in American history obsessed William O. Taylor for the rest of his days. The result is this moving personal and revelatory memoir published here for the first time since its creation.
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- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 909
- Title
- WITH CUSTER ON THE LITTLE BIG HORN; [A Newly Discovered First-Person Account by William O. Taylor] Foreword by Greg Martin
- Author
- Taylor, William O
- Format/Binding
- Cloth and boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0670868035
- ISBN 13
- 9780670868032
- Publisher
- Viking
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1996
- Keywords
- Sioux, Little Big Horn, Custer, cavalry, Indians, warpath, ambush
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BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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