THE PEACH ORCHARD Gettysburg July 2, 1863. Explained by Official Reports and Maps.

Bigelow, John

Published by Kimball-Storer Co., Minneapolis., 1910

About this Item

SUBTITLED: An Appeal to have Trostle Lane (A Battle Avenue) now named United States Avenue renamed Hunt Avenue for the Credit of the Artillery Arm of the Service, which exclusively fought along it in honor of General Henry J. Hunt, Chief of Artillery (1862-1865) Army of the Potomac. BOOK DESCRIPTION: 8vo, 62 pgs, plans, 5 maps, including one folding. Bound in red cloth with gilt titled cover. Presentation slip to previous owner and owner's rubber stamp on endpapers. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Light rubbing to spine and spine ends. Small spot and discoloration on front cover. Interior is clean and tight; previous ownership label and stamp on endpaper. Folding map is complete and without any tears. With clear, mylar wrapper. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: The Peach Orchard at the intersection of Wheatfield Road and Emmitsburg Road became the scene of intense fighting between Gen. Longstreet's Confederate troops and Gen. Sickles' Union troops on July 2, 1863 from approximately 4pm to 6:30pm when Longstreet ordered the Confederate infantry assault; it became the largest and bloodiest day of the battle at Gettysburg. Bigelow, the author of this work was in command of the 9th Massachusetts Battery during the engagement. Here he provides a well-done analysis of the battle and the movements of the engaging forces. REFERENCES: DORN I Mass #27;

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE PEACH ORCHARD Gettysburg July 2, 1863. Explained by Official Reports and Maps.
• Publisher: Kimball-Storer Co., Minneapolis.
• Publication Date: 1910
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
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