Princess Monahsetah
The Concealed Wife Of General Custer
by
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About the Book
PRINCESS MONAHSETAH, The Concealed Wife Of General Custer, is a riveting book written by Gail Custer. She is the great great granddaughter of General George Armstrong Custer and Monahsetah, the daughter of Cheyenne Chief Little Rock, of the Washita. This book is a masterpiece, derived from the memories of Monahsetah. It portrays the true story of how General Custer met Monahsetah immediately following the Washita battle, which resulted in a Cheyenne marriage ceremony, and how Gail takes us forward with their lives. Gail encased the private lives of her ancestors, including Yellow Hair, the only child of General Custer. She also introduces us to the true account of Monahsetah's first cousin, Crazy Horse. This absorbing book exposes the close friendship of General Custer and Crazy Horse, not excluding the times they were enemies, simultaneously as well. Gail draws you in and gives attention to detail on how General Custer was much more than just a military leader and Indian fighter. Being quite evident, she reveals his passion for the Cheyenne. This book sojourns through out General Custer's military career and displays how Monahsetah and their son is forever entwined. It is evident in this book that both worlds of General Custer, merge and often collide, resulting in exhilaration and despair as well, to all those involved. Gail Custer did justice in presenting us with the truth of her ancestor's lives and loves. You will want to pick this book up and read it over and again.
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About the Author
Gail Custer's family originated from Oklahoma, and moved to California when she was a child. Gail is an accomplished artist, working with oils, for almost twenty years. She has tried her hand in writing poetry as well. Gail feels her greatest achievement is releasing the truth of her ancestors, in her book, PRINCESS MONAHSETAH, The Concealed Wife Of General Custer,. Gail's great great grandparents are General George Armstrong Custer and Monahsetah. She gave a paper both at The Western History Association in Las Vegas, Nevada, and at the Custer Battlefield Historical & Museum Association in Hardin, Montana. Gail's parents instilled in her to be proud of who she is. And in turn, she is proud of her family which came before her. While balancing her multi interests, she is presently living in Southern California.