Tenting on the Plains; or, General Custer in Kansas and Texas

A vivid, first‑person portrait captures a celebrated cavalry commander’s uneasy transition from battlefield glory to the quiet plains of Kansas and the open ranges of Texas. The narrative opens with the solemn farewell to his Third Cavalry Division, where soldiers pour out their admiration and grief, revealing the deep bonds forged in war. Through the author’s eyes we hear the clatter of hooves, the rustle of uniforms being set aside, and the uneasy anticipation of a new chapter that promises both freedom and uncertainty.

The memoir then turns to life on the frontier—tent camps, buffalo hunts, and the daily challenges of keeping horses from freezing in harsh weather. Illustrated scenes of hunting expeditions, frontier towns, and the General’s modest library bring the era to life, while candid reflections on camaraderie, duty, and the lingering echo of battle lend the account an intimate, human touch. Listeners will feel the pulse of the post‑war West, where triumph and hardship walk side by side.