Five Years A Cavalryman: Or Sketches Of Regular Army Life On The Texas Frontier (1889)

""Five Years A Cavalryman: Or Sketches Of Regular Army Life On The Texas Frontier"" is a memoir written by H. H. McConnell and published in 1889. The book provides a personal account of McConnell's experiences as a cavalryman in the United States Army during the late 19th century. The author was stationed on the Texas frontier, where he engaged in various military campaigns against Native American tribes, including the Apache and Comanche. The book offers a detailed and vivid description of the daily life of a cavalryman, including training, equipment, and the harsh living conditions on the frontier. McConnell also reflects on the relationships between soldiers and officers, as well as the interactions between the military and the civilian population. The book provides a valuable insight into the history of the American West and the role of the military in shaping it.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.