NF Another book about the Battle of Gettysburg

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GABoy

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I know somewhere there is a thread for Gettysburg books but I'll be hanged if I can find it. My wife got me a book this past Christmas that I have never seen before, anywhere. It is called The Illustrated Gettysburg Reader (An Eyewitness History of the Civil War's Greatest Battle). Not only does it have good historical text that is in line with just about anything else I have read about this battle, but includes first person narrative by eyewitnesses. Some of these stories detail events I've not read about elsewhere and cover some of the more obscure events that did occur within the battle. I especially acquired a new admiration for Greene and his men, and others on Culp's Hill. The book is authored by Rod Gragg, published by Regnery History. Anyone else seen this book?
 
I know somewhere there is a thread for Gettysburg books but I'll be hanged if I can find it. My wife got me a book this past Christmas that I have never seen before, anywhere. It is called The Illustrated Gettysburg Reader (An Eyewitness History of the Civil War's Greatest Battle). Not only does it have good historical text that is in line with just about anything else I have read about this battle, but includes first person narrative by eyewitnesses. Some of these stories detail events I've not read about elsewhere and cover some of the more obscure events that did occur within the battle. I especially acquired a new admiration for Greene and his men, and others on Culp's Hill. The book is authored by Rod Gragg, published by Regnery History. Anyone else seen this book?

I've seen the book and glanced through it. Looks like it'd be great ! I've read Rod's book about the 26th NC at Gettysburg. He's a great writer.
 
Gettysburg books will likely make $$$ for the foreseeable future.

...not that that is a bad thing.
 
That is very true. The downside is that there is a lot of junk out there but they sell because they are about Gettysburg. For those not in the know, it can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff.

Ryan

Very true. I've learned to look at the footnotes and bibliography for cited sources; buying "blind" off the internet can be a veritable game of Civil War Roulette.
 
I am currently reading Harry Pfanz's Gettysburg---Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill, which I finding to be very well written history book.
I am looking for additional material about the fighting at Culp's Hill on July 2 and 3 as my GGGrandfather, Joseph Piner, was in the 3rd North Carolina Infantry (CSA), part of Steuart's Brigade, Johnson's Division, Ewell's Corps. Any suggestions would greatly appreciated.
Regards
David
 
There are a few brief mentions of the 3rd NC in THE FORGOTTEN HERO OF GETTYSBURG by David W Palmer. The book is about General George Sears Greene fighting on Culp's Hill on July 2 & 3. Probably nothing more than you have already read but a source nonetheless.
 
That is very true. The downside is that there is a lot of junk out there but they sell because they are about Gettysburg. For those not in the know, it can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff.

Ryan

You ain't kidding! There are hundreds of books on Gettysburg.
 
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