Description: My Army Life and the Fort Phil Kearney Massacre is a memoir written by Frances E. Carrington, who was the wife of Colonel Henry B. Carrington, a commander of the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars in the 19th century. The book provides a first-hand account of the author's experiences as an army wife, including the challenges and hardships she faced while living in remote military outposts. The book also includes a detailed and harrowing account of the Fort Phil Kearney Massacre, which took place in 1866 during Red Cloud's War. The author was present during the attack and witnessed the brutal killing of many soldiers and civilians by Native American warriors. Her account of the massacre is considered to be one of the most vivid and accurate descriptions of the event. In addition to her personal experiences, the author also provides a historical perspective on the events leading up to the Indian Wars, as well as the political and social climate of the time. The book concludes with an account of the celebration of Wyoming's statehood and the role that her husband played in the state's early development. Overall, My Army Life and the Fort Phil Kearney Massacre is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the experiences of army wives during the Indian Wars and the devastating impact of these conflicts on both Native Americans and settlers.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.
