Book Description

"The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget What They Did Here." —President Lincoln at Gettysburg, Nov. 19th, 1863. "Wheresoever throughout the civilized world the accounts of this great warfare are read, and down to the latest period of time, in the glorious annals of our common country, there will be no brighter page than that which relates The Battles Of Gettysburg." —Edward Everett at Gettysburg, Nov. 19th, 1863. * * * * * From the Introductory: IT is claimed that in no battle during the war of the Rebellion, was there ever displayed such a brilliant mastery of the arts of war—as was exhibited by both armies on the field of Gettysburg. This gigantic struggle was fraught with such mighty results, that the story of those three days in July, 1863, will remain forever vividly depicted upon the pages of history. Much has been written of this great battle. No conflict between the Blue and the Gray, has been more fully described—and yet—every new account finds thousands of eager readers. Every one having access to this vast library is supposed to be familiar with the story of Gettysburg, yet—the average citizen has not the time, nor inclination, to peruse volume after volume in the search for the substance of fact. In the preparation of this book, the Author has had access to the best works on Gettysburg, together with his "Notes,"—the accumulation of many years acquired upon the field, from prominent officers and men belonging to both armies with whom he has come in contact. He therefore takes pleasure in presenting to the public, this condensed story of "Gettysburg: What they did here"—with the belief that all will find it historically true and interesting. —Luther W. Minnigh, The Guide.