George Armstrong Custer: General of the U.S. Cavalry / General de la caballería estadounidense

by Theodore Link

Overview

Though he finished last in his class at West Point, George Armstrong Custer distinguished himself as an aggressive and fearless fighter. Not only did he win the respect of his commanding generals during the Civil War, afterwards, he became a national hero, known for fighting Indians. It was at the Battle of Little Big Horn however, that his troops experienced crushing defeat when they were overpowered and killed by thousands of attacking Indians. The battle cost him Custer life, but his fame and legend grew thanks to the efforts of his wife.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780823941582
Publisher:	The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Publication date:	12/30/2003
Series:	Famous People in American History / Grandes personajes en la historia de los Estados Unidos
Edition description:	Bilingual
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.12(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.33(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Editorial Reviews

Grade 2-6–Solid books about significant American historical figures. Each figure receives short and punchy biographical treatment, illustrated with period photographs and artwork. In the case of Paul Revere, the visuals include Revere's own work: an engraving, a letter, a silver tea set. Two of the illustrations for the Sitting Bull biography represent Native American art of the time. In most cases, the artwork is full page, facing a page of text. English text occupies the top of the page, with its Spanish equivalent at the bottom. The typeface is large and clear. In each case, the focus is on what the figures achieved as adults, although their childhoods are mentioned. The tone of each book is reportorial and nonjudgmental, yet sympathetic to the subject's life choices, even in the case of a controversial figure like George Custer. There are a few slip-ups, or instances of an author's feelings showing through. In the first category, Custer's age at his death is given as 35, which, using the dates in the book, a youngster can easily correct to 36. In the second, the main text on Sitting Bull suggests that his death was more accidental than intentional, though the appended timeline says clearly that he was murdered. Not much longer than encyclopedia articles and designed as high-interest low-level books for students, these titles are also appropriate for younger readers. Recommended for all school and public library collections.
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