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Boyd, Orsemus Bronson, Mrs.
1848
1926
Boyd, Frances Anne Mullen
Boyd, Mrs. Orsemus Bronson
07012046
Cavalry life in tent and field
$aNew York :$bJ. Selwin Tait & Sons, $c1894.
Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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"Cavalry Life in Tent and Field" by Mrs. Orsemus Bronson Boyd is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative offers a personal glimpse into the experiences of the author as the wife of a cavalry officer during the later years of the American Civil War and the following years, detailing the trials and tribulations faced by military families. As such, the book vividly presents the challenges of life on the frontier, emphasizing themes of bravery, resilience, and sacrifice. At the start of the book, the author provides an overview of her husband's military service, influenced by the camaraderie and shared aspirations of two brothers eager to join the fight in the Civil War. She recounts the emotional departure of her husband and his brother for enlistment, sharing the hardships faced by families left behind. The narrative then transitions to her own experiences as a military wife, emphasizing the physical and emotional demands of constant relocation, the struggle for resources, and the nuances of frontier life, including the profound challenges of illness, poverty, and social isolation. Through these early pages, the reader begins to appreciate the strength and determination required to navigate a life intimately connected with military service during a turbulent period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
West (U.S.) -- Biography
United States. Army -- Military life
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890
Boyd, Orsemus Bronson, Mrs., 1848-1926
Boyd, Orsemus Bronson, 1844-1885
Army spouses -- West (U.S.) -- Biography
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