Favor the Bold: Custer – The Civil War Years (Used)

George Armstrong Custer’s Rise from West Point Cadet to Celebrated Union Cavalry General

In Favor the Bold: Custer—The Civil War Years, author Daniel Allan Kinsley examines the early life and Civil War career of George Armstrong Custer, years before his famous final battle at Little Bighorn.

The book follows Custer from his youth and difficult years at West Point through his rapid rise in the Union Army. Despite graduating near the bottom of his class, Custer distinguished himself as an aggressive and highly visible cavalry officer, eventually becoming one of the youngest generals in the Union Army.

Kinsley explores Custer’s battlefield experiences, personal relationships, ambitions, leadership style, and command of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade. The narrative covers his participation in several major campaigns and battles, offering insight into the daring reputation and controversial personality that followed him throughout his military career.

Topics Covered

• Custer’s youth and early ambitions

• His years as a cadet at West Point

• Early service in the Union Army

• The Peninsula Campaign

• The Battle of Brandy Station

• Gettysburg and the Michigan Cavalry Brigade

• Custer’s relationship with Elizabeth “Libbie” Bacon

• Cavalry operations in Virginia

• The Shenandoah Valley campaigns

• Service under Philip Sheridan

• Custer’s promotion and command responsibilities

• The Confederate surrender at Appomattox

• His developing reputation for courage and bold leadership

Ideal For

• American Civil War enthusiasts

• Readers interested in George Armstrong Custer

• Military-history collectors

• Students of Union cavalry operations

• Biographical-history readers

• Researchers studying Civil War commanders

• Collectors of vintage Custer and Western Americana books

Book Details

• Title: Favor the Bold: Custer—The Civil War Years

• Series: Favor the Bold, Volume 1

• Author: Daniel Allan Kinsley

• Original Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston

• Original Publication Year: 1967

• Language: English

• Subjects: George Armstrong Custer, American Civil War, Union cavalry, military biography

• Format: Used book

• Edition: Multiple editions may exist. Please review the product photographs for the binding, publisher, publication date, page count, and other details of the exact copy offered.

Used-Book Condition

This is a previously owned book and may show normal signs of age, handling, and storage. Possible wear includes rubbing, fading, creases, edge or corner wear, spine wear, age-toned pages, inscriptions, bookplates, highlighting, or underlining. If a dust jacket is present, it may also show shelf wear, fading, small tears, chips, or creasing.

Please examine all available photographs carefully. The pictured book is the exact copy you will receive. Includes one used book.

Biography of George Armstrong Custer focused on his Civil War service and leadership. Library rebinding in blue cloth with spine labels and stamps from Leavenworth Public Library. Solid reading copy for Civil War buffs and researchers.