A River to Cross

An historical account showing by narrative, detailed maps and illustrations of the actual locations that Gen. Lee and his Confederate Army bivouacked and headquartered on their way to Virginia after the battle of Gettysburg; including a brief account of the Battle of Monterey Pass, Monterey Springs, PA.

John Howard McClellan is a retired surveyor and local historian who has lived at Blue Ridge Summit, PA close to the route of Lee's retreat at Montery Pass. He has traveled the retreat route from the famous Gettysburg battle countless times and in this account points out with maps and photos, the sites of headquarters and camps occupied by the General on his army's tortuous journey back to his native Virginia, as well as, the details of the Battle of Monterey Pass.