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

When Martha Summerhayes left her cozy New England home and married a cavalry officer in the late 19th century, she had no idea what she signed up for. Vanished Arizona, is a collection of Martha’s memories living in various army forts. Along the way, readers meet a variety of fascinating characters, such as a nearly-naked Indian cook and a "dentist" who extracts the wrong tooth by accident.

Today, joining the army is something that is not limited by gender. While Martha’s story tells of her ...