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Complete Life of General George A. Custer

Book • 1876
Frederick Whittaker's 'A Complete Life of General George A. Custer' is a two-volume biography published shortly after Custer's death at the Battle of Little Big Horn.

The book presents Custer as a heroic figure and places blame for the defeat on Major Marcus Reno, sparking ongoing debate about the battle.

Whittaker's work was influential in shaping public perception of Custer and remains a significant historical account.

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Mentioned by Tom Holland as an early biography of Custer published in 1876.
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