An Army Wife

""An Army Wife"" is a memoir written by Captain Charles King, an American soldier who served in the late 19th century. The book recounts his experiences as an army officer and the challenges faced by his wife, Margaret, as they moved from one military post to another. The story takes place during a time of great change in America, with the country expanding westward and dealing with the aftermath of the Civil War. King describes the harsh conditions of army life, including long separations from loved ones, battles with Native American tribes, and the constant threat of violence. He also provides a detailed account of the role played by army wives in supporting their husbands and maintaining the morale of the troops. Through his vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, King offers a unique perspective on the history of the American army and the sacrifices made by those who served. ""An Army Wife"" is a compelling and insightful memoir that sheds light on a little-known aspect of American history.1896. Fully Illustrated. The literary novels of Charles King are ones of Victorian ideals, morals and views played out on western frontiers, the Civil War, and the Spanish Philippines. His often melodramatic stories are based on personal adventures and experiences with detailed observations and opinions arising from specific times and places. Publishing over 60 novels and numerous short stories, King was a popular author in his day, yet today is known mostly for one title, Campaigning With Crook. The book begins: There was more than one reason why Fanny McLane should not have accepted the Graftons' invitation to visit them at Fort Sedgwick. Perhaps that was why she never mentioned the matter to her sister, Mrs. Parry, until that lady surprised her in the midst of packing. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.