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
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoCalifornia : Savas Beatie, 2017.
Descriptionxii, 274 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
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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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 261-264) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2017017815
ISBN9781611213539 (alk. paper)

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