Vanished Arizona: Recollections of the Army Life of a New England Woman

Name: Vanished Arizona: Recollections of the Army Life of a New England Woman
Brand: Dream Books Co.
SKU: DBV.1492225177.G
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An Honest, Witty, and Unforgettable Memoir of Life on the 19th-Century American Frontier First published in 1908, Vanished Arizona: Recollections of My Army Life is Martha Summerhayes’s vivid and candid account of her years as an army wife on the rugged frontier. A cultured woman from Nantucket, Summerhayes followed her cavalry officer husband into the dusty, often unforgiving outposts of the American Southwest—at a time when Arizona was still considered a “dreaded and unknown land.” What followed was a remarkable journey through heat, hardship, and humor. Summerhayes recounts the daily challenges of Army fort life, including long, bone-rattling wagon rides, encounters with Native tribes, sandstorms, childbirth on the frontier, and the unpredictability of military moves. Her tales include a nearly-nude Indian cook, a tooth-extracting "dentist" with poor aim, and a tense moment where she felt more danger from her husband than the nearby "hostile" tribes. But beyond the personal anecdotes lies something greater: a rare and priceless view of the American frontier from a woman’s eyes—one full of resilience, courage, and surprising wit. Why readers continue to love this memoir: A rich first-person account of frontier and Army life A candid and sometimes humorous perspective on 19th-century gender roles Lush descriptions of the Arizona landscape and life in early military outposts Comparable in scope to Libbie Custer’s memoirs, but with unflinching honesty Vanished Arizona is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, women's narratives, or the true grit of those who helped shape the American West—not with guns, but with love, loyalty, and quiet endurance.
ASIN: 1492225177
VSKU: DBV.1492225177.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Summerhayes, Martha
Binding: Paperback

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