Tamela Betsill

Cathy Williams in History and Memory Tamela Betsill

Cathay Williams was an African-American soldier who enlisted in the United States Army under the pseudonym William Cathay. She was the first Black woman to enlist, and the only documented woman to serve in the United States Army posing as a man during the American Indian Wars

The unforgettable true story of Cathy Williams, the first and only female Buffalo Soldier in history, is timeless and important on many levels. Cathy's personal odyssey has provided us with a host of valid life lessons about what it takes to succeed in life then and today - perseverance, ingenuity, willpower, and determination.

Most importantly, the Cathy Williams story has filled key gaps in the annals of Women's, Buffalo Soldier, Frontier, Military, African American, and "Old West" history, while presenting an inspiring example for people, especially young women, in the twenty-first century.

What Cathy Williams accomplished in succeeding against the odds has provided us with a notable testament to the triumph of the human spirit. This timely book presents an insightful personal narrative about a remarkable woman who was a true pioneer of the "Old West".

Buy this book to know more about Cathy Williams' Life.