Synopses & Reviews
This captivating full-color volume traces the life of one of American' history's most controversial figures, from his childhood home in Ohio, to the Civil War battlefields where he led Union forces, to the western prairies of his Indian campaigns, to the infamous Montana ridge where he died. Readers will find here a cocise yet multifaceted portrait of George Armstrong Custer: lackluster student, dedicated soldier, affectionate husband, and fiery but doomed leader. In pointing their camera at the places he stood or looked upon, the Moellers open a unique doorway into Custer's world. Once in side, we see him less as either hero or villain, and more as simply a man. Contains 125 color photographs, 3 maps, list of sites to visit, bibliography, and index.