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| Hallowed Ground : A Walk at Gettysburg (Crown Journeys) | 
 enlarge | Author: James M. Mcpherson
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 694306
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 0.7
ASIN: B000AXRTPG
Publication Date: May 13, 2003
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“[I]n a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our power to add or detract.”
—President Abraham Lincoln
James M. McPherson, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom, and arguably the finest Civil War historian in the world, walks us through the site of the bloodiest and perhaps most consequential battle ever fought by Americans.
The events that occurred at Gettysburg are etched into our collective memory, as they served to change the course of the Civil War and with it the course of history. More than any other place in the United States, Gettysburg is indeed hallowed ground. It’s no surprise that it is one of the nation’s most visited sites (nearly two million annual visitors), attracting tourists, military buffs, and students of American history.
McPherson, who has led countless tours of Gettysburg over the years, makes stops at Seminary Ridge, the Peach Orchard, Cemetery Hill, and Little Round Top, among other key locations. He reflects on the meaning of the battle, describes the events of those terrible three days in July 1863, and places the struggle in the greater context of American and world history. Along the way, he intersperses stories of his own encounters with the place over several decades, as well as debunking several popular myths about the battle itself.
What brought those 165,000 soldiers—75,000 Confederate, 90,000 Union—to Gettysburg? Why did they lock themselves in such a death grip across these once bucolic fields until 11,000 of them were killed or mortally wounded, another 29,000 were wounded and survived, and about 10,000 were “missing”—mostly captured? What was accomplished by all of this carnage? Join James M. McPherson on a walk across this hallowed ground as he be encompasses the depth of meaning and historical impact of a place that helped define the nation’s character.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 Hallowed Ground October 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My son is a Civil War buff. He is currently fixated on the battle of Gettysburg. This book is to be a Christmas gift. I believe it will be a wonderful part of his collection.
Excellent walking and driving guide to Gettysburg August 23, 2008
Excellent. Good as history and good as a walking and driving guide to the battlefield. Better than the "Walk at" series entry
Washington Schlepped Here: Walking in the Nation's Capital (Crown Journeys)
probably because the bounds of time and geography are smaller here.
Gettysburg Battlefield August 18, 2008
I really liked the book. I've been to Gettysburg about 3 times, & I found the information great as I "imagined" being on the battlefield. The writer was able to tell you where to go on the battlefield, then tell you who (the Regiments & the Generals) was there & the events that followed.
 A personal view of Gettysburg February 5, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
In this slender volume, eminent historian James McPherson takes a personal look at the Gettysburg battlefield. He begins by noting (Page 15): "More than any other place in the United States, this battlefield [Gettysburg] is indeed hallowed ground." He observes the "carnage" for both Union and Confederate soldiers at this great battle (11,000 killed, 29,000 wounded, 10,000 missing out of a total of about 165,000 troops in all). He says (Page 21): "What was accomplished by all of this carnage? Join me for a walk on this hallowed ground, where we will try to answer these questions."
The book is organized, simply, by day. Day One, July 1st, 1863, begins the "walk." He begins by noting where Lieutenant Marcellus Jones, a cavalry officer, fired the first shot, to begin the battle, at about 7:30 A. M. He describes the early stages of the fight that day, from Buford's cavalry dueling with Heth's infantry division, to the arrival of the First and Eleventh Corps of the Union Army and the Corps of Generals A. P. Hill and Ewell on the Confederate side. He points out where key action took place.
Day two is handled similarly. He notes where the action took place and provides some discussion of the events of the day. Ditto Day Three.
The slenderness of this volume makes for quick reading. However, the content does appear to be a bit thin. There are maps for each day of the battle, but these really don't match well with the "walk at Gettysburg" that is a key part of this book.
Thus, this is a nice personal work by McPherson, but it doesn't deliver at a "Five Star" level. However, for what it is, it is a quite useful book.
Hollowed Ground A Walk at Gettyburg December 24, 2007
A great little book that will give the reader a basic understandig of the 3 days of the battle. Good maps that let you no where he is talking about Just the basics but gives you an idea of what occurred and perhaps will lead you
to other volumes on the subject.
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