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Hallowed Ground: A Walk at Gettysburg
Hallowed Ground: A Walk at Gettysburg | James M McPherson
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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 Battle of Gettysburg. 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. "[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
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Susanita
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When you drag your ash halfway across the battlefield and back, you can earn a minions badge.

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 3y
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JoeStalksBeck
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#hallowreads #hallowedground took a note from @JaclynW ❤️

JaclynW Wow! Beautiful picture! Where is this? (And thanks! 😊) 7y
JoeStalksBeck @JaclynW thanks!! At a cemetery in WV 7y
LibrarianRyan 👍🏻🤓👻 7y
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JoeStalksBeck @LibrarianRyan ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
Cortg Gorgeous! 7y
JoeStalksBeck @Cortg thanks!❤️❤️❤️ 7y
kspenmoll Beautiful! 7y
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Librarybelle
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When I think of #hallowedgrounds , I immediately think of Gettysburg, such a pivotal battle during the US Civil War. I'm surrounded by its history on a daily basis, & there is such a sacredness to the area that sometimes it takes my breath away. The entire town is the battlefield, with battle lines spreading out in every direction. McPherson is such a good historian & reflects on Gettysburg & its impact. Perfect for my history heart. #hallowreads

ValerieAndBooks I want to go back and visit again. The one time we went, the cyclotron was closed for extensive repairs. Maybe next summer. 7y
Librarybelle @ValerieAndBooks Things have changed so much the last few years! The cyclorama building is down, with the artwork moved to a new location. Where the visitor center used to be is now a field. Hope you can visit soon! 7y
ValerieAndBooks Really?! We lived in PA from 2006-2008 and that‘s when we were there. Moved back here 3 years ago and definitely have to go again soon! 7y
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Librarybelle @ValerieAndBooks Yes! It's really been the last five years that so many changes have happened. There are more changes happening, if rumors in town are correct... 7y
ValerieAndBooks Interesting! Hopefully the changes are not for the worse. 7y
Kimberlone Best history of the Civil War is his book 7y
LeahBergen I bought this book because I've been wanting to visit Gettysburg for years. It's still TBR and waiting for me to make the trip! 7y
Librarybelle @ValerieAndBooks The idea is to make things look more like 1863, which could be a good or a bad thing. 7y
Librarybelle @Kimberlone That was a good one! 7y
Librarybelle @LeahBergen Hope you get to visit soon! 7y
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