Gettysburg - The True Account of Two Young Heroes in the Greatest Battle of the Civil War
Iain C. Martin
Publisher: Sky Pony Press
Summary
This YA Civil War history chronicles the Union and Confederate paths to Gettysburg, the epic battle, and its aftermath with vivid firsthand accounts. In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia advanced into Pennsylvania in a daring offensive to win the Civil War in a single campaign. They met the Union Army at the quiet crossroads town of Gettysburg and engaged in a dramatic and costly battle that lasted three days. The results of their fateful conflict would mark the turning point of the war. In this original retelling of the Gettysburg story, readers will discover history through the experiences of two Gettysburg teenagers: Matilda “Tillie” Pierce and Daniel Skelly. Author Iain Martin draws on a range of firsthand accounts—from generals to privates and even civilians who were caught in the epic struggle. Featuring the artwork of Don Troiani, photos, full-color maps, interesting tales, and trivia, Gettysburg: The True Account of Two Young Heroes in the Greatest Battle of the Civil War gives young readers a fascinating look into this momentous episode of American history.