United States History - 19th Century - Civil War, United States History - Northeastern & Middle Atlantic Region, U.S. Travel - General & Regional, U.S. Travel - States
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Overview
Little Round Top, the Railroad Cut, Pickett’s Charge—these are the turning points within the most important battle of the Civil War. Even careful students of Gettysburg, however, can find themselves disoriented when visiting the site itself. Here, finally, is a convenient guide for serious student and casual visitor alike that makes plain the sweep of events and the geography of the battlefield. This invaluable guidebook was created by scholars who have walked the battlegrounds, consulted with local experts and park guides, and studied the testimony left behind by the participants. Gettysburg will help you find all the important locales and understand what the participants saw in 1863, even if you have no prior knowledge of the battle. Designed to enhance the experience of both first-time and returning visitors, this guide can be used alone or as a supplement to a tour. Clearly written and illustrated with maps and photographs, this is the book to have when you explore Gettysburg.Synopsis
Convenient guide for serious student and casual visitor alike that makes plain the sweep of events and the geography of the battlefield; the intent is to provide the user with a single-day tour of the battlefield that emphasizes the use of terrain by commanders and soldiers and how that terrain and its use shaped the course and outcome of the battle.
Book Details
Published
June 1, 1999
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Pages
214
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780803270770