An Army Wife

""An Army Wife"" is a memoir written by Captain Charles King that tells the story of his wife's experiences as a military spouse during the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and sacrifices that army wives faced during this time, including long periods of separation from their husbands, frequent moves to different military posts, and the constant fear of losing their loved ones in battle. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Captain King paints a vivid picture of the daily life of an army wife, including the social customs and expectations of the time. The book also offers insight into the military culture of the era, including the strict hierarchy and discipline that governed army life. Overall, ""An Army Wife"" is a fascinating and informative look at the often-overlooked role of military spouses in 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.