An Address Delivered at Gettysburg (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New
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Print on Demand. This book offers an account of the dedication of a monument honoring the 72nd Pennsylvania Volunteers, who fought valiantly at Gettysburg. The author, a participant in the battle, provides firsthand insights into the significance of the conflict and the sacrifices made by the soldiers involved. The text explores the broader context of the Civil War, highlighting the motivations and strategies of both sides. Through detailed descriptions of battles and personal accounts of bravery and loss, the book delves into the complexities of war and the profound impact it had on individuals and the nation as a whole. By examining the specific contributions of the 72nd Regiment, the author sheds light on the pivotal role played by ordinary soldiers in shaping the course of history. Ultimately, this book serves as a poignant tribute to the fallen and a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made to preserve the Union. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. …
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- Title
- An Address Delivered at Gettysburg (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Alexander Stewart Webb
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331109892
- ISBN 13
- 9781331109891
- Seller catalogs
- Modern Military and War History
Pay tribute to a pivotal Civil War moment and the soldiers who made Gettysburg a turning point.
This edition presents a vivid address that honors the 72d Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Brigade, recalling their courage at Gettysburg and the high price paid for victory. It frames the battle as a national test and offers insight into the people who shaped that history, through the speaker’s reflections on leadership, sacrifice, and the cost of freedom.
The speaker blends personal reminiscence with a larger view of the war, detailing past actions from the Peninsula to Antietam and the strategic significance of the turning point on the field. He honors comrades, critiques political decisions, and underscores the steadfast resolve of those who fought on this ground. The narrative centers on memory, duty, and the ways a community preserves its heroes for future generations.- A first-hand tribute to regiments from Philadelphia and their roles in major campaigns.
- Reflections on leadership, honor, and the moral weight of battle.
- Context on how Gettysburg is remembered as a decisive moment in the war.
- Connections between battlefield sacrifice and national ideals.
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.
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