An Army Wife

''An Army Wife'' is a memoir written by Captain Charles King, originally published in 1901. The book tells the story of King’s life as a United States Army officer and his experiences with his wife, Fanny, who was also an Army wife. King describes the challenges and hardships that he and his wife faced as they moved from one military post to another, often living in isolated and difficult conditions. The book also explores the social and cultural norms of the time, including the expectations placed on women in the military community. Throughout the book, King provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes and people he encountered, as well as insights into the daily life of an Army officer in the late 19th century. ''An Army Wife'' is a fascinating and engaging account of a unique period in American history, and offers a valuable perspective on the role of women in the military.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.