Little Pills, an Army Story Being Some Experiences of a United States Army Medical Officer on the Frontier Nearly a Half Century Ago

"Little Pills, an Army Story" by R. H. McKay is a memoir that chronicles the author’s time as a medical officer in the United States Army, stationed on the American frontier long ago. Writing for his children, McKay paints a vivid picture of a bygone era as he recalls his journey from rigorous army examinations to his assignment in the Department of the Missouri, revealing a frontier world undergoing immense change. He describes the social dynamics within army ranks through encounters among officers and the harsh realities of frontier life through interactions with civilians and Native Americans. Through his eyes, readers experience the author's service, the demands of duty, and the untamed nature of the land where civilization and wilderness collided.