Gettysburg National Military Park (1863) (ENHANCED eBook)
- ISBN-10
- 1429112735
- ISBN-13
- 9781429112734
- Pages
- 48
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-03-01
- Publisher
- Lorenz Educational Press
- Author
- Julia Hargrove
Description
The Battle of Gettysburg was a fierce battle and the turning point of the Civil War. Students will enjoy learning more about the battle as well as discovering interesting facts about the southern commander, Robert E. Lee, and the northern commander, George G. Meade. They'll have the opportunity to read the words of the famous speech President Abraham Lincoln gave at the park's dedication and insightful questions will help them analyze and understand it. This book will pique students' interest in this historic site and make them want to learn more about Gettysburg and other events that were a part of the Civil War.
