Custer, Terry, and Me

by G.G. Boyer

Book Overview

Tom Ballard, th eonly eyewitness to the massacre at Little Big Horn, finds that surviving the battle was only the first step. Those who want to preserve their version of events may silence his story... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594140316
• ISBN13: 9781594140310
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Five Star (ME)
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

A new twist to Custer's last stand

I thoroughly and completely enjoyed reading this book for two reasons. One: It was just plain fun, extremely readable and impossible to put down. Secondly, it was very thought provoking, providing a new and very logical twist to the Custer disaster. Boyer's use of of a first person "I was there" story teller is wonderful and believable, without being high handed or silly. And his use of "ghosts" to tie up loose ends is magnificent and a joy to watch unfold. A great read for both the history buff or the simple western fan. A classc. Jim Lockwood, Jr., Prescott, AZ

A Truly Different Slant

Worthy of considering about this book from the catalog of the leading Custer Bookseller and Publsher in the world, Richard Upton, who is himself a leading Custer authority and author:"This is a historical novel by a master storyteller. A truly different slant which reveals a deep knowledge of the intricacies of the epic event. Even you Custer experts will be impressed by this one."

BOYER STRIKES AGAIN

ONCE AGAIN, GLENN BOYER, AUTHOR OF 'TOMBSTONE VENDETTA' AND 'THE' AKNOWLEDGED AUTHORITY ON THE EARP FAMILY, HAS RAISED THE BAR ON WESTERN STORIES. "CUSTER TERRY AND ME" IS AN ABSORBING NARRATIVE OF EVENTS AND PERSONALITIES LEADING UP THE THE DEBACLE AT THE GREASY GRASS RIVER, AND CERTAINLY PRESENTS A VIEWPOINT WORTH PONDERING. FOR THE UNINFORMED, THERE ARE DIFFERENT SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT ON JUST WHAT DID HAPPEN AT THE LITTLE BIG HORN. WAS CUSTER A HERO OR AN EGOTISTICAL IDIOT? WAS MARCUS RENO A COWARD OR AN EFFICIENT OFFICER? DID CUSTER DIE ON THE HILL OF THE "LAST STAND" GUNS BLAZING, OR DID HE BUY IT DOWN ON THE RIVER? WHY DID HE ATTACK AN ENCAMPMENT OF THOUSANDS? TO US WESTERN HISTORY BUFFS, ALL THIS MATTERS. GLENN UPSETS THE CUSTER APPLECART BY OFFERING AN ALTERNATE, INTIMATE VIEW OF GENERALS CUSTER AND TERRY, AND THE EVENTS LEADING UP THE THE LITTLE BIG HORN FIGHT. THIS A BOOK TO BE READ IF YOU LIKE WESTERN HISTORY OR IF YOU DONT. GLENN BOYER BREATHES LIFE INTO HIS CHARACTERS AND HIS HISTORY. THIS IS A FINE WORK BY A FINE MAN. YOU MAY CONTACT THE PUBLISHER FOR MY INITIAL REVIEW, WHICH WAS SOMEWHAT PROFANE.

best yet

G.G.Boyer just keeps getting better and better. This is by far one of the best books I have read on the Custer story. Boyer knows his history and breathes life into the story surrounding the battle as seen through the eyes of his young narrator. It is not just the story of the battle, but much more. We meet the entire Custer clan. And the battle...well, it felt like I was there. Keep them coming Mr. Boyer!!

Boyer Does it Again!

As usual G.G. Boyer has written another historical gem! Not only does he offer new insight to the Custer story, as he always does when writing about true people from the West, he writes this story in a very descriptive yet highly entertaining fashion. Couldn't put it down and I highly recommend this book.