Gettysburg : The Legendary Battle and the Address that Inspired a Nation

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781897330401
• ISBN10: 1897330405
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2010-08-01
• Publisher: Black Walnut/Madison Press
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Summary

A fascinating description of what happened on the day Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address is woven together with a gripping and compelling account of the epic Civil War battle in this comprehensive resource. Written with the consultation of the executive committee of the Lincoln Forum at Gettysburg, this re-creation shows the significance of Lincoln's Gettysburg address in light of the battleemphasizing the monumental importance of the historic site. A narrative introduction puts the reader into the heart of the action, and detailed paintings, historical photographs and artifacts, maps, and informative sidebars offer young readers a glimpse into two connected, consequential moments in America's past.

Author Biography

Shelley Tanaka is an award-winning children's book author and editor. She is the author of Amelia Earhart and Mummies: The Newest, Coolest & Creepiest from Around the World, as well as several books in the I Was There series. She lives in Kingston, Ontario. David Craig is an award-winning artist and the illustrator of Amelia Earhart, Attack on Pearl Harbor, and First to Fly. He lives in Mississauga, Ontartio.