The autobiography of the wife of General George Armstrong Custer, "describing her experiences while stationed with her hero-husband at distant forts in the post-Civil War West."-- From the book jacket

Reprint. Originally published: 1885.

Change of station -- A blizzard -- Western hospitality -- Cavalry on the march -- Camping among the Sioux -- A visit to the village of "Two Bears" -- Adventures during the last days of the march -- Separation and reunion -- Our new house at Fort Lincoln -- Incidents of every-day life -- The burning of our quarters : carrying the mail -- Perplexities and pleasures of domestic life -- A "strong heart" dance! -- Garrison life -- General Custer's literary work -- Indian depredations -- A day of anxiety and terror -- Improvements at the post, and gardening -- General Custer's library -- The summer of the Black Hills expedition -- Domestic trials -- Capture and escape of Rain-in-the-Face -- Garrison amusements -- An Indian council -- Breaking up the Missouri -- Curious characters and excursionists among us -- Religious services : leave of absence -- A winter's journey across the Plains -- Our life's last journey.