Gettysburg
The True Account of Two Young Heroes in the Greatest Battle of the Civil War
New York : Sky Pony Press, [2013]
Format: Book
Description: xvii, 190 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 27 cm
In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia advanced into Pennsylvania in a daring offensive to win the Civil War in a single campaign. They met the Union Army at a quiet crossroads town called Gettysburg, and engaged in the greatest battle ever fought on American soil. Three days of combat ended on July 3 with Pickett's Charge, a heroic assault by nine of Lee's brigades against the Union defenses on Cemetery Ridge. Their repulse at the stone wall became known as the "high-water mark" of the Confederacy. At the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery that November, Lincoln used the occasion to deliver his Gettysburg Address, a short, two-minute speech that became the most famous in American history.
In this original retelling of the Gettysburg story, Iain C. Martin draws upon firsthand accounts--from the generals to the lowly privates and civilians caught in the epic struggle. Readers will discover history through the experiences of two Gettysburg teenagers--Matilda "Tillie" Pierce and Daniel Skelly. Featuring the artwork of Don Troiani, original photos, full-color maps, interesting tales, and trivia, Gettysburg gives young readers a fascinating look into this great turning point of American history--and just in time for the 150th anniversary of the epic battle.
In this original retelling of the Gettysburg story, Iain C. Martin draws upon firsthand accounts--from the generals to the lowly privates and civilians caught in the epic struggle. Readers will discover history through the experiences of two Gettysburg teenagers--Matilda "Tillie" Pierce and Daniel Skelly. Featuring the artwork of Don Troiani, original photos, full-color maps, interesting tales, and trivia, Gettysburg gives young readers a fascinating look into this great turning point of American history--and just in time for the 150th anniversary of the epic battle.
Contents:
Lee's plan: attack into Pennsylvania -- The armies march for Pennsylvania -- Gettysburg, Wednesday, July 1, 1863 -- Gettysburg, Thursday, July 2, 1863 -- Gettysburg, Friday, July 3, 1863 -- Aftermath of battle: "A strange and blighted land" -- Gettysburg, November 19, 1863: "The Gettysburg Address."
Subjects:
Alleman, Tillie Pierce -- Teen literature.
Skelly, Daniel, 1844-1932 -- Teen literature.
Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863 -- Teen literature.
Pennsylvania -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects -- Teen literature.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects -- Teen literature.
Alleman, Tillie Pierce -- Teen literature.
Skelly, Daniel, 1844-1932 -- Teen literature.
Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863 -- Teen literature.
Pennsylvania -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects -- Teen literature.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects -- Teen literature.
ISBN:
9781620875322 (hbk. : alk. paper)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
T HISTORY Mar | Southeast | Teen Nonfiction | In |
T HISTORY Mar | Southeast | Teen Nonfiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references and index.