gettysburg (pa.), battle of, 1863

A comprehensive guide to Gettysburg that includes a history of the battlefield, walking tours, full-color original maps, historic and contemporary photographs, and descriptions of the battles.

In 1863, twelve-year-old Will, who longs to be a drummer in the Union army, is stuck in his sleepy hometown of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, but when the Union and Confederate armies meet right there in his town, he and his family are caught up in the fight. Includes historical notes, glossary, and a time line of events.

Eleven-year-old Gabe enlists in the Union Army in Pennsylvania along with his older brother Davy; and as bugler, does his best to protect Davy during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Describes the Confederate army's northern campaign, its defeat at the Battle of Gettysburg, and the subsequent effect on the course of the Civil War.

Presents a short history and guided tour of the Battle of Gettysburg, and contains a number of black-and-white photographs, maps, and descriptions of the events of the three days of fighting.

With his ability to travel through time using baseball cards and photographs, thirteen-year-old Joe and his mother go back to 1863 to ask Abner Doubleday whether he invented baseball, but instead find themselves in the middle of the Battle of Gettysburg.

An account of the Battle of Gettysburg, the most important engagement fought in the Civil War, including many photographs and paintings.

Recounts the Battle of Gettysburg as seen through the eyes of fifteen-year-old Tillie Pierce. Discusses how she and other women helped tend to the wounds of both Union and Confederate soldiers and features black-and-white photographs throughout.

Presents the events in the Civil War leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg and describes that clash and its aftermath.

It's 1863, and you've never seen a rebel soldier until one traps you in an abandoned barn near Gettysburg.