Publisher's Synopsis
Absaraka, Home of the Crows is a memoir written by Margaret Irvin Carrington in 1868. The book describes her experiences as the wife of an army officer stationed on the Great Plains during the 1860s. The title refers to the Crow Indian tribe's home, which was located in present-day Montana and Wyoming.Carrington's memoir provides a detailed account of life on the frontier during this time period. She discusses the challenges of living in a remote and often dangerous environment, as well as the interactions between the military, settlers, and Native American tribes.The book also includes descriptions of the natural landscape and wildlife of the Plains, as well as the customs and traditions of the Crow tribe. Carrington's writing is vivid and engaging, and she provides a unique perspective on the history of the American West.Overall, Absaraka, Home of the Crows is a fascinating and informative account of life on the Great Plains during the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, military history, or Native American culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
