Publisher's Synopsis
Five Years A Dragoon, �������49 To �������54, And Other Adventures On The Great Plains is a memoir written by Percival Green Lowe. The book chronicles Lowe's experiences as a member of the United States Army's First Dragoons during the mid-19th century. The story begins in 1849, when Lowe joined the Dragoons as a young man. He was stationed at various forts and outposts throughout the Great Plains, where he encountered Native American tribes, buffalo herds, and other challenges. Lowe describes in detail the day-to-day life of a dragoon, including the duties, training, and hardships that he and his fellow soldiers endured.Throughout the book, Lowe recounts several of his most memorable adventures. He describes a harrowing encounter with a grizzly bear, a dangerous mission to rescue a fellow soldier from a hostile tribe, and a thrilling chase after a band of horse thieves. The memoir also provides insight into the political and social climate of the time. Lowe discusses the tensions between the United States government and the Native American tribes, as well as the impact of the California Gold Rush on the region.Overall, Five Years A Dragoon, �������49 To �������54, And Other Adventures On The Great Plains is a fascinating firsthand account of life as a soldier on the frontier during a pivotal period in American history.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.
