Discovering Gettysburg : an unconventional introduction to the greatest little town in America and the monumental battle that made it famous /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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El Dorado Hills, California :
Savas Beatie,
[2017]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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Table of 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.