Torn families : death and kinship at the Battle of Gettysburg

Torn families : death and kinship at the Battle of Gettysburg / Michael A. Dreese.

Author/creator	Dreese, Michael A., 1963-
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2007.
Description	viii, 224 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Supplemental Content	Table of contents only
Subject(s)	Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863. Death--Social aspects --Pennsylvania --Gettysburg --History --19th century. Families--Pennsylvania --Gettysburg --History --19th century. Kinship--Pennsylvania --Gettysburg --History --19th century. Gettysburg (Pa.)--Social conditions --19th century. Pennsylvania--History --Civil War, 1861-1865 --Social aspects. United States--History --Civil War, 1861-1865 --Social aspects.

Abstract	"The American Civil War abounds with stories of brothers fighting side by side, and fighting each other in opposing uniforms. This book covers family connections in Gettysburg. Chapters explore relationships between soldiers and their fathers and mothers; husbands, wives and sweethearts; brothers (and twin brothers); and includes sibling reunions that brought together brothers from Union and Confederate forces"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-217) and index.
LCCN	2006033337
ISBN	9780786428243 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN	9780786428243

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	E475.53 .D765 2007	✔ Available	Place Hold