Chancellorsville and Gettysburg by Abner Doubleday
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"Chancellorsville and Gettysburg" by Abner Doubleday is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed narrative of key battles during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on the campaigns at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Doubleday, who played a significant role in these battles as a Union officer, shares his insights, observations, and personal experiences, highlighting the strategies employed and the challenges faced by the armies. The opening
of the text serves as a preface, in which Doubleday reflects on his motivations for writing the narrative and the importance of preserving the memories of the soldiers who fought and sacrificed during the war. He emphasizes the need for an accurate portrayal of the events, noting that his firsthand experience as a participant in the conflict provides him with a unique perspective. In this section, he lays the groundwork for a thorough discussion of the events leading up to the battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, introduces key military leaders, and sets the tone for a personal and reflective recounting of one of America's most significant historical periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Doubleday, Abner, 1819-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Chancellorsville and Gettysburg Campaigns of the Civil War - VI |
| Credits | Produced by Ed Ferris |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Subject | Doubleday, Abner, 1819-1893 |
| Subject | Chancellorsville, Battle of, Chancellorsville, Va., 1863 |
| Subject | Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20762 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20762-9 |
| Release Date | Mar 7, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 646 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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