Discovering Gettysburg : an unconventional introduction to the greatest little town in America and the monumental battle that made it famous /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Coleman, W. Stephen (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: El Dorado Hills, California : Savas Beatie, [2017]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
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.