Presents a walking tour of the Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg, following each of the three days of action, with visits to key locations, stories of the author's own encounters with the place, and discussion of the meaning and historical impact of the devastating battle. Includes maps.
In 1863, as the Civil War approaches her quiet town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, nine-year-old Virginia records in a journal the horrible things she witnesses before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Gettysburg Battlefield might be the most haunted place in the United States. As the site of the bloodiest battle ever fought on American soil, it seems likely. Accounts of ghostly soldiers roaming the cemetery and the appearance of streaks of light in photographs taken there are numerous though the existence of restless spirits has never been proven. Readers will get chills learning about the many places near Gettysburg Battlefield where ghosts and hauntings have been reported. Including important historical context, detailed sidebars, and spooky photographs, the tales of wandering spirits will engage readers but they may have to keep the light on!.
Provides a detailed account of this decisive battle of the Civil War including events leading up to it, the course of the battle itself, and its consequences.
A fictional account of four days in July, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg discussing tactics, plans, and preparations for battle from both the Northern and Southern points of view.
Describes the Battle of Gettysburg and its historical significance; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, before the battle; the Gettysburg Address; and Gettysburg National Military Park.
