Thompson and White's LBH Narratives of 1876

Description: From Dire Wolf Books: Thompson and White's Little Big Horn Narratives of 1876 By Peter Thompson, 7th U.S. Cavalry, and William White of the 2nd U.S. Cavalry 253 pages. Contributing editor Walt Cross, signed by the editor. Walt Cross is the author of Custer's Lost Officer also listed on Ebay. This is the narrative of Private Peter Thompson who served at the Little Big Horn battle under Lieutenant Henry Moore Harrington, the commander of Company C, 7th U.S. Cavalry and subject of the editor's book Custer's Lost Officer. Peter Thompson received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Little Big Horn fight. He spent several years writing this narrative after leaving America's Frontier Army. Pictures displayed above include Harrington's portrait, the Death of Harrington (front cover), maps showing Thompson's position during the battle, and Reno's Defense and others inside the book. Praise for "Thompson's Narrative... "Wonderful stuff...an important contribution to the literature of Custeriana." Dr. Stephen Bennett, University of Southern Indiana. "You have done a credible job of rehabilitating the reputation of Peter Thompson." Paul "Tank" James, Military Modeler/Historian, United Kingdom. This analysis of Thompson's controversial narrative allows the reader to ponder Thompson's account without intrusive comment. Annotations appear at the end of each chapter rather than in the narrative. As a combat veteran himself, Cross brings a fresh look at a brave soldier's account of the Little Big Horn fight. Part II is the narrative of Private William White of the 2nd U.S. Cavalry who discovered the Little Big Horn battlefield. His narrative is all about what he discovered.

Price: 22.5 USD

Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma

End Time: 2024-11-16T09:56:02.000Z

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