Num Pages: 208 pages, over 160 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; DNF; HBJK; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 283 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1366. . 2004. 0th Edition. Hardcover. . . . .

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Title: Firestorm at Gettysburg
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publication Date: 2004
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0764306189
ISBN 13: 9780764306181
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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Slade and Alexander, both journalists, uncovered a stash of papers in the archives at Gettysburg in 1977, and have used them to produce a compelling collection of personal stories from one of the most famous battles ever fought on American soil. Lavishly illustrated with period photographs and drawings, some of which have never before been published, this book recreates the six-month period from June 1863 through Lincoln's famous address at the dedication of the national cemetery in November in the words of the citizens of Gettysburg, many of whom were women and children. This is a new perspective on an otherwise thoroughly examined topic. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Given the countless books, articles, and even feature films detailing the valor and carnage at the Battle of Gettysburg, it is surprising that little attention has been paid to the civilians who lived in that small hamlet in southern Pennsylvania. Slade and Alexander are both journalists; they have brought together their finely honed skills at exacting the human dimension from epic events to produce a wonderful, original perspective on the battle and its aftermath. They rely on letters, diaries, local newspaper articles, and a wealth of rarely seen photographs. The result is a riveting portrait of people whose "ordinary" lives have been disrupted and forever changed by an unexpected cataclysm. There are fascinating accounts of the battle, the horrors of coping with the dead and wounded, and the reaction as swarms of reporters and bureaucrats engulf the town as it awaits the dedication of the national cemetery. This work is a treasure for Civil War enthusiasts and a vital addition to any library's Civil War collection. Jay Freeman

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