Gettysburg: A Battlefield Guide (This Hallowed Ground: Guides to Civil Wa) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Brooks D. Simpson (Author)

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Little Round Top, the Railroad Cut, Pickett’s Charge—these are the turning points within the most important battle of the Civil War. Even careful students of Gettysburg, however, can find themselves disoriented when visiting the site itself. Here, finally, is a convenient guide for serious student and casual visitor alike that makes plain the sweep of events and the geography of the battlefield.

 

This invaluable guidebook was created by scholars who have walked the battlegrounds, consulted with local experts and park guides, and studied the testimony left behind by the participants. Gettysburg will help you find all the important locales and understand what the participants saw in 1863, even if you have no prior knowledge of the battle. Designed to enhance the experience of both first-time and returning visitors, this guide can be used alone or as a supplement to a tour. Clearly written and illustrated with maps and photographs, this is the book to have when you explore Gettysburg.

About the Author

Mark Grimsley is an associate professor of history at Ohio State University. He is the author of The Hard Hand of War: Union Military Policy toward Southern Civilians, 1861–1865.

 

Brooks D. Simpson is a professor of history at Arizona State University. He is the author of several books, including The Reconstruction Presidents.

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Product Details Paperback: 214 pages Publisher: Bison Books (June 1, 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 0803270771 ISBN-13: 978-0803270770 Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #452,277 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #23 in  Books > History > United States > Civil War > Battlefields #95 in  Books > History > United States > Civil War > Campaigns > Gettysburg #99 in  Books > Travel > United States > States > Pennsylvania

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4 books cite this book:

• Shiloh: A Battlefield Guide (This Hallowed Ground: Guides to Civil Wa) by Mark Grimsley in Back Matter
• Cemetery Hill: The Struggle For The High Ground, July 1-3, 1863 by Terry Jones in Back Matter
• Gettysburg Battlefield: The Definitive Illustrated History by David J. Eicher in Back Matter
• Landmarks of the Civil War (American Landmarks) by Nina Silber in Back Matter

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 58 of 60 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The best Gettysburg guidebook around, February 14, 2000 By A Customer I have tramped over the Gettysburg Battlefield a half dozen times with various books in hand. My hat is off to Mark Grimsley & Brooks D. Simpson. I found this book to be the most thorough and well written of any text I have used. In November, 1999 I went to the battlefield with the main purpose of studying the fighting around the Peach Orchard and Wheatfield. This book was very helpful in helping me understand the chain of events that occured in these places July 2, 1863. I also found the descriptions of the fighting July 1st around the McPherson Farm to be excellent. A very good and practical guide. 23 of 24 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Made it crystal clear, October 22, 2002 By  Dennis Goshorn "Dennis" (Mt. Berry, GA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Amazon Verified Purchase I grew up near Gettysburg & have been there numerous times. I just spent 2 days there with this book on the battlefield--this book made the battle crystal clear! I ran out of time exploring the battlefield (it takes more than the 6 hours described in the book--my only criticism). This book brings the battle to life and explains the terrain like never before. I learned a lot about the battle that I never knew and many components of the battle came into focus in new and exciting ways. In particular, this book does a good job on overviews of each day and with it's clear directions, leads the reader through each stop--I really felt as if I had an expert by my side explaining all the facets of each aspect of the battle. Along the way, everything was just as the book described. The maps were excellent & it's nicely complimented with various portraits of leaders, common soldiers, etc. The guide brings the 3 days together as a cohesive whole. This is the book to get if you're going to visit Gettysburg; forget all the others. I now live near Chickamauga and I plan on getting their book on that battle! 27 of 29 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A great guidebook for first-time visitors!, June 9, 2001 By  P. Capes (Florida, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    An excellent, well-written guidebook and the best I've seen on the subject. I carried this book on my first visit to Gettysburg in Spring 2001, and it greatly enhanced the experience. The directions are clear and up to date, and the text is precise and detailed enough to be compelling without trying to be an exhaustive treatment of every minute detail. If used as a companion to an actual visit, I would strongly recommend reading the book in advance of your visit, then bringing it with you for reference. There are only a few very minor faults I might find with this guidebook. On the maps, it would be helpful to have present-day landmarks indicated in some way to help with orientation. Also, the book suggests the full tour can be completed in six hours, but in my experience to make all the stops and fully enjoy it you'd need at least a full day, or preferably two. You'll want to leave some time for reflection at such places as McPherson's Ridge, Little Round Top, the High Water Mark, and others to think about the enormity of what occurred on that ground. Read this book and you'll come away with a good working knowledge of the three-day battle. Highly recommended!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the Best! I've lived and/or worked in Gettysburg for almost twenty-five years, and I've been on the battlefield hundreds of times. Read more Published 23 months ago by Kerry Walters 5.0 out of 5 stars Take what you want, this is the only book you'll need A masterful guide to the Gettysburg battlefield. I took several books on my trip to Gettysburg earlier this year but this was the only one I carried on the battlefield. Read more Published on November 23, 2004 by M. Pethke 5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for the Civil War buff I recently took a trip to Gettysburg (my 3rd) and carried this tour guide for the 1st time. It is far and away the best experience I've had seeing the battlefield. Read more Published on October 22, 2001 by Larry Eischen Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 214 pages
• Publisher: Bison Books (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803270771
• ISBN-13: 978-0803270770
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #452,277 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Gettysburg guidebook around, February 14, 2000

By A Customer

I have tramped over the Gettysburg Battlefield a half dozen times with various books in hand. My hat is off to Mark Grimsley & Brooks D. Simpson. I found this book to be the most thorough and well written of any text I have used. In November, 1999 I went to the battlefield with the main purpose of studying the fighting around the Peach Orchard and Wheatfield. This book was very helpful in helping me understand the chain of events that occured in these places July 2, 1863. I also found the descriptions of the fighting July 1st around the McPherson Farm to be excellent.

A very good and practical guide.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Made it crystal clear, October 22, 2002

By	Dennis Goshorn "Dennis" (Mt. Berry, GA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

I grew up near Gettysburg & have been there numerous times. I just spent 2 days there with this book on the battlefield--this book made the battle crystal clear! I ran out of time exploring the battlefield (it takes more than the 6 hours described in the book--my only criticism). This book brings the battle to life and explains the terrain like never before. I learned a lot about the battle that I never knew and many components of the battle came into focus in new and exciting ways. In particular, this book does a good job on overviews of each day and with it's clear directions, leads the reader through each stop--I really felt as if I had an expert by my side explaining all the facets of each aspect of the battle. Along the way, everything was just as the book described. The maps were excellent & it's nicely complimented with various portraits of leaders, common soldiers, etc. The guide brings the 3 days together as a cohesive whole. This is the book to get if you're going to visit Gettysburg; forget all the others.

I now live near Chickamauga and I plan on getting their book on that battle!

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guidebook for first-time visitors!, June 9, 2001

By	P. Capes (Florida, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

An excellent, well-written guidebook and the best I've seen on the subject. I carried this book on my first visit to Gettysburg in Spring 2001, and it greatly enhanced the experience. The directions are clear and up to date, and the text is precise and detailed enough to be compelling without trying to be an exhaustive treatment of every minute detail. If used as a companion to an actual visit, I would strongly recommend reading the book in advance of your visit, then bringing it with you for reference. There are only a few very minor faults I might find with this guidebook. On the maps, it would be helpful to have present-day landmarks indicated in some way to help with orientation. Also, the book suggests the full tour can be completed in six hours, but in my experience to make all the stops and fully enjoy it you'd need at least a full day, or preferably two. You'll want to leave some time for reflection at such places as McPherson's Ridge, Little Round Top, the High Water Mark, and others to think about the enormity of what occurred on that ground.

Read this book and you'll come away with a good working knowledge of the three-day battle. Highly recommended!