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100 1 _aDrake, Samuel Adams,
_d1833-1905
245 1 4 _aThe Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aDecisive Events in American History
500 _aRelease date is 2015-07-26
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863" by Samuel Adams Drake is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the significant and decisive battle fought during the American Civil War at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, highlighting its strategic importance and the monumental outcomes that shaped the course of the conflict. Through detailed narrative and analysis, it seeks to capture the gravitas of this pivotal moment in American history. The opening portion of the book sets the stage by describing Gettysburg not only as a peaceful town but also as a contrasting backdrop to the fierce battles that occurred during the Civil War. It introduces the town's strategic significance during General Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania, indicating that the very location, largely unsuspecting of the impending conflict, became a crucial battleground. Furthermore, it gives a brief overview of the geography around Gettysburg, illustrating how these features would influence military tactics and operations. The text also hints at the events leading up to the battle, suggesting a sense of urgency and tension as both armies prepare for imminent conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863
830 0 _aDecisive Events in American History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49530
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