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reviewed Hallowed ground by James M. McPherson (Crown Journeys series)

James M. McPherson: Hallowed ground (2003, Crown Journeys) 4 stars

"[I]n a larger sense, we can not dedicate--we can not consecrate--we can not hallow--this ground. …

Review of 'Hallowed ground' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

A very nice, quite short, outline of the battle of Gettysburg. It's written as a walking tour; I don't think it would be useful as one, but it would be a good introduction if you are going to visit the battle site. There are no pictures, but there are some simple maps. Although short, the author seems to have a special interest in debunking myths and false stories (he's a professor at Princeton and the author of the "Battle Cry of Freedom"), and you can read and enjoy the whole thing in a day or two.