A Complete Hand-Book of the Monuments and Indications and Guide to the Positions on the Gettysburg Battlefield (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. Howard Wert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331610671 ISBN 13: 9780331610673

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A Complete Hand-Book of the Monuments and Indications and Guide to the Positions on the Gettysburg Battlefield offers a guided tour of the field, helping visitors connect each monument to its place in the history.

The text pairs vivid on-site descriptions with the story of the battle, so readers can understand what they see as they move from marker to marker.

This edition presents the monument locations in a clear sequence, weaving in brief historical context and notes on who fought where. It aims to illuminate the field’s layout, the people honored there, and the events that turned the tide at Gettysburg.

• Clear, walkable descriptions of major sites and monuments
• Context on units, commanders, and pivotal moments tied to each location
• Scenes from the field that relate to how the ground shaped the fighting
• Practical guidance for visiting the battlefield and its commemorative markers

Ideal for readers planning a visit, history enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a guided sense of Gettysburg as they walk the grounds.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331610671
• ISBN 13: 9780331610673
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 230