Thirty Years Of Army Life On The Border

By Randolph Barnes Marcy

Book Overview

""Thirty Years Of Army Life On The Border"" is a memoir written by Randolph B. Marcy, an American soldier who served in the United States Army for over three decades. The book recounts Marcy's experiences serving on the western frontier during the mid-19th century, including his involvement in various military campaigns against Native American tribes. Marcy provides a firsthand account of the challenges and dangers faced by soldiers on the frontier, as well as insights into the culture and customs of the indigenous peoples he encountered. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the landscape and geography of the western United States during this time period. Overall, ""Thirty Years Of Army Life On The Border"" offers a unique perspective on a pivotal era in American history and the role of the military in shaping the country's westward expansion.Comprising Descriptions Of The Indian Nomads Of The Plains; Explorations Of New Territory; A Trip Across The Rocky Mountains In The Winter; Descriptions Of The Habits Of Different Animals Found In The West, And The Methods Of Hunting Them; With Incidents In The Life Of Different Frontier Men, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162939192
• ISBN13: 9781162939193
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"