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Post by Tricia on Oct 15, 2005 16:18:13 GMT -6
Well, it turns out Custer was quite a writer. Or was he? Was Benteen correct in calling it "My Lie On The Plains?"
Regards,
Leyton McLean
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Post by elisabeth on Oct 16, 2005 3:55:42 GMT -6
I'm voting "other, please specify". It's too dull and pompous to be Libbie's work -- but I bet she helped him with it.
And yes, Benteen was right! (You've got to forgive him almost anything for coming up with that one. Funny guy.)
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Post by Diane Merkel on Oct 16, 2005 13:06:37 GMT -6
I second what Elisabeth said.
Leyton, it sounds as if you think Benteen's reference was to the book's authorship. As Elisabeth suggests, I think it was Benteen's acerbic way of slamming the contents.
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Post by crzhrs on Oct 16, 2005 13:24:16 GMT -6
Ditto with Benteen's meaning of Custer not being accurate, truthful, or just bragging about his "life" on the Plains.
Whatever one says about Benteen, he does have a way with words.
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Post by Tricia on Oct 16, 2005 13:30:17 GMT -6
I second what Elisabeth said. Leyton, it sounds as if you think Benteen's reference was to the book's authorship. As Elisabeth suggests, I think it was Benteen's acerbic way of slamming the contents. Diane-- You're correct as to Benteen's motive behind his sarcasm--he was literally referring to the book's content, rather than its author. Amazing ... Fred could show signs of humour. Apparently MY writing skills in the first post left a bit to be desired ... Regards, Leyton McLean |
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