Reminiscences of a Soldier's Wife

by Ellen McGowan Biddle

Stackpole is proud to introduce the Frontier Classics, a new series that aims to resurrect long out-of-print gems of frontier history. Antiquarian and rare book dealers have previously been the only source for these books, providing first editions for premium prices. Now, these books are available in affordable, quality paperback editions, with new historical introductions written by a leading expert in the field. Ellen McGowan Biddle was the wife of James Biddle, a U.S. Army officer who saw wide service on the frontier. "Reminiscences of a Soldier's Wife" is a collection of her articulate, astute observations about life in the Army. From Macon, Georgia, to Fort Robinson, Nebraska, Ellen McGowan Biddle followed her husband throughout his career. Throughout her "reminiscences" she relates not only the day-to-day events of her life as an Army wife, but also the excitement, uncertainty, and sacrifice of life on the frontier.

Genres: Civil War, History, Biography

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1907

Reviews

[Pam Ostdahl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. It is just daily life as a wife of a Colonel but written with sincere detail of what life was like in 1879.

[Willyf22 · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting look into the life of an army family from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the Spanish American War.