Isbn: 9781331372196 - the gettysburg gun (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book's main focus is on a brass field artillery piece, referred to as the "Gettysburg Gun". The gun was part of Battery B, of the First Regiment of Rhode Island Light Artillery, during the American Civil War. The book provides a detailed history of the gun, from its arrival in Virginia through its service in several battles and skirmishes, including the famed Battle of Gettysburg. The narrative is based on archival research, interviews with veterans, and the firsthand account of the gun's detachment sergeant, Albert A. Straight. The book places the gun's history within the broader context of the war, and explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the high cost of preserving the Union. The book's insights help us understand the experiences of Civil War soldiers and the significance of the Gettysburg battle. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…