Discovering Gettysburg an unconventional introduction to the greatest little town in America and the monumental battle that made it famous / W. Stephen Coleman ; illustrations and maps by Tim Hartman.
| Author/creator | Coleman, W. Stephen |
| Other author | Hartman, Tim. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | California : Savas Beatie, 2017. |
| Description | xii, 274 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The summer of 1863: why Gettysburg? -- Our journey of discovery begins in Cashtown, PA, the jumping-off point for the Army of Northern Virginia -- A first look at the town and the Gettysburg National Military Park -- The battle of battles: first day, 1863: stalemate turns into Confederate victory: my first personal encounter with history -- Both armies head-to-head: second day, 1863: the biggest and the bloodiest: my second personal encounter with history -- The climax of the clash: third day, 1863: Lee's plan and disaster: my final personal encounter with history -- After the battle, and the Gettysburg Address -- The Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center and Museum, and the Eisenhower National Historic Site -- Exploring Gettysburg: modern community and educational center -- The sesquicentennial of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address and the reenactor phenomenon -- Afterword: the culmination of my journey of discovery...for now. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-264) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2017017815 |
| ISBN | 9781611213539 (alk. paper) |
Availability
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |