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Gettysburg | Stephen W. Sears
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Stephen W. Sears has delivered a masterwork in Gettysburg, his single-volume history of the Civil War's greatest campaign. Drawing on original source material, from soldiers' letters to the Official Records of the war, Sears offers dramatic and informed accounts of every aspect of the campaign, from well-hewn portraits of the battle's leaders to detailed analyses of their strategies and tactics. Sears depicts General Meade's remarkable performance in his first week of army command and pinpoints General Lee's responsibility in the agonizing failure of the Confederate army. With characteristic style and insight, Sears brings the epic tale of the battle in Pennsylvania vividly to life.
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Susanita
Gettysburg | Stephen W. Sears
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Last Christmas at the national botanical gardens they had the coolest display of #train station replicas made of wood and plants. #letstravelaugust

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So pretty 🚂 5y
OriginalCyn620 Awesome! 5y
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Librarybelle
Gettysburg | Stephen W. Sears
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#BlackDayInJuly times three, this is one of the myriad of books published about the battle that arguably turned the ties of the American Civil War. I‘ve yet to read Sears‘ book, but can say that I‘ve had to replace copies of it over the years in my library system (which is in Gettysburg, hence the extreme popularity). #TimbitTunes

Cinfhen Definitely local history 6y
CoverToCoverGirl It would be amazing to live and work in area so steeped in such history. The Civil War has always fascinated me for so many reasons. I have been there and it really is hallowed ground. You can feel what occurred there. It‘s like stepping back in time. 6y
Librarybelle @CoverToCoverGirl It is amazing! There are times I stop on the sidewalk and take a deep breath and think about everything that happened. 6y
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Librarybelle
Gettysburg | Stephen W. Sears
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I live (and work) in an area very rich in history. One of the big tourist draws is this American Civil War battle - it's thanks to countless family Sunday drives that I became enchanted with history and this era. Now, I work in this town; the closeness to history still thrills me. There are times I just have to pause, take a deep breath, and reflect. #takesplacenearme #spookyoctober

Captivatedbybooks I loved when in grade school and we took a trip to Gettysburg! (edited) 7y
CoverToCoverGirl Was in Gettysburg in the late 80's with my husband... being an avid history buff it was like taking a stroll back in time so hauntingly beautiful and such hallowed ground.. it still moves me when I remember our trip there.. (edited) 7y
Librarybelle @Captivatedbybooks @CoverToCoverGirl Gettysburg is such a special place for me, mostly from the reasons I stated in my post. I'm passionate about history, so being in an area so rich in history thrills me to no end. Thank you for sharing your fond memories! 7y
[DELETED] 3803335244 We studied this in our homeschool & it would have been neat to visit places. I love history, it's a passion of mine too. ❤️❤️ It is neat you live in a historical area, town. 7y
Librarybelle @ForeverNerdy Good to meet another person passionate in history! ❤️❤️ 7y
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Susanita
Gettysburg | Stephen W. Sears
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Comprehensive but accessible description of the battle before/during/after.