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    Gettysburg Kids Who Did the Impossible!
    Gettysburg Kids Who Did the Impossible!
    Gettysburg Kids Who Did the Impossible!
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    Gettysburg Kids Who Did the Impossible!

    By Gregory Christianson

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    Gettysburg: Kids Who Did the Impossible! is a creative, visually-captivating experience for children, young historians, and Civil War enthusiasts alike. Gettysburg was one of the most important battles of the entire Civil War, and author Gregory Christianson brings it to life through breathtaking photographs, extraordinary watercolors, and exciting true-to-life stories. This is the perfect platform for “story guides” Liam and Jaden to celebrate Gettysburg’s young heroes—kids who defied age and inexperience to serve their town, country, and fellow human beings far beyond common valor.

    This remarkable and wholly unique presentation has something for everyone: single-page introductions for each day of the battle and lots of “have-to-know” facts, all wrapped in a photographic essay of the Gettysburg battlefield as you’ve never seen before.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSavas Beatie
    Release dateMay 24, 2019
    ISBN9781611214000
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      Gettysburg Kids Who Did the Impossible! - Gregory Christianson

      PREFACE

      ONE DAY LIAM AND HIS SISTER JADEN are amazed to learn that their grandfather, Gerald, met Albert Woolson (below), the oldest surviving Civil War soldier, whose statue now stands on the Gettysburg battlefield.

      Surprised that they can touch the Civil War in only three generations, the two youngsters set out with their photographer-dad to explore the battle and share stories of GETTYSBURG KIDS WHO DID THE IMPOSSIBLE!

      (L-R): Gerald (Grandpa), Liam (Son), and Gregory Christianson (Pops) with the Albert Woolson monument on Hancock Avenue.

      Albert Henry Woolson (1847? - 1956) shows his granddaughter, three-year-old Frances Anne Kobus, how he played a drum during the Civil War in this photo from 1953.

      From GRANDPA to POPS to my brother, LIAM— that’s only THREE GENERATIONS to touch the CIVIL WAR!

      GETTYSBURG KIDS WHO DID THE IMPOSSIBLE! tells the exciting stories of ordinary kids caught in an extraordinary situation—the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. But they are up to the challenge and perform heroically.

      Our young guides, LIAM and JADEN, invite you along on these adventures. Together with witty but sympathetic commentary, they convey a sense of NOW that can help us serve one another as we strive to form a more perfect Union.

      So Kids, Teens, Parents, and Grandparents, come along! This book has something for everyone: single-page introductions for each day of the battle and lots of got-to-know facts, all wrapped in a photographic essay of Gettysburg’s National Military Park as never seen before. Reflect, honor, learn, and have fun!

      INTRODUCTION

      THE

      ROAD TO

      GETTYSBURG

      MAY–JULY 1863

      A quick look back > MAY-JULY, 1863

      GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE AND THE CONFEDERATE ARMY have routed the Union forces at Chancellorsville, Virginia. They are ready to invade the North for a second time. In June, 1863, they cross into Maryland and Pennsylvania.

      Suddenly, sleepy little towns like Gettysburg and Fairfield are filled with Southern soldiers. General Jubal Early passes through Gettysburg on his way to the Susquehanna River, but Union militia burn the bridge.

      The new Union commander, George Meade, isn’t sure where Lee is. He sends General John Buford and his cavalry to find out. On the morning of June 30 they begin arriving in Gettysburg. They will soon meet Confederate infantry and a furious battle will begin.

      General Robert E. Lee

      General George Meade

      Buford’s Boys

      Painting by Dale Gallon

      IN THIS SECTION

      Jubal Early

      Jumpin’ Jubal! Get on

      Home Now, Ya Hear?!

      Martin Luther Culler

      The Lord Be with You,

      but Talk Fast!

      Charlie McCurdy

      A Sweet Adventure

      Tillie Pierce

      Tillie Serenades the

      Union Cavalry

      Lydia Ziegler

      Climbing the Cupola

      Charles Griest

      Great Galloping Griest!

      UNION SOLDIERS fought for the ARMY OF THE POTOMAC and the NORTH. They wore BLUE UNIFORMS and were also known as YANKEES or FEDERALS.

      CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS fought for the ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA and the SOUTH. They mostly wore GRAY UNIFORMS and were also known as REBELS or REBS.

      As Lee prepares to invade Pennsylvania, he orders General Jubal Early to advance on York and the bridge over the Susquehanna River. As Early’s troops approach Gettysburg on June 26, 1863, they run into the 26th Pennsylvania Militia. This is an emergency militia, a hastily-assembled group of inexperienced citizens, including 56 students from Pennsylvania (now Gettysburg) College.

      Early’s troops quickly scatter the militia and round up 175 prisoners. They are marched into town and made to stand in front of the courthouse. Toward evening, Early rides up and offers some stern advice. You boys ought to be home with your mothers and not out in the fields where it is dangerous!

      Early then gives his demands to Mayor David Kendlehart: flour, bacon,

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