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Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. The Battle of Gettysburg by Frank A. Haskell, edited by Bruce Catton, is a vivid firsthand account of one of the most pivotal battles of the American Civil War, as seen through the eyes of a Union officer. Written shortly after the July 1863 battle, Haskell's detailed letter to his brother captures the chaos, courage, and intensity of the three-day conflict. Serving as aide-de-camp to General John Gibbon, Haskell had a front-row seat to some of the battle's most critical moments, including Pickett's Charge. His narrative is clear, passionate, and deeply personal, offering a soldier's perspective on leadership, sacrifice, and the brutality of war. Bruce Catton, a renowned Civil War historian, provides historical context and editorial framing, enhancing Haskell's account without diluting its authenticity. The result is a powerful, concise chronicle that brings Gettysburg to life through the voice of someone who was there, making it an essential read for Civil War enthusiasts and students of American history alike.

Very good with very good dust jacket. Light damp stain on inside of jacket near bottom of spine. Thin blue stain on fold of jacket flaps. Dust jacket is also lightly rubbed at spine tips, corners and some edges. 169 pages. Index.

Cloth. First Edition. Fine in a Very Good dustjacket. Bound in full gray cloth. Both the spine and the front panel are stamped in blue. Brown topstain. Blue endpapers. xviii +169pps. First Printing. An excellent, collector's-quality copy: clean, tight, square, and bright. All tips are sharp. No apparent reading wear and no previous ownership markings. The dust jacket, glossy in a mylar sleeve, has modest general edgewear and rubbing with shallow chipping along the top edge. The original price (3.50) is intact. Includes an Introduction by Bruce Catton. "In Catton's Introduction, he states that the book 'is valuable in two ways. First of all, this Union officer was on the staff of the divisional commander who held the precise part of the Federal line against which was directed the most famous military assault in American history, Pickett's Charge. During all of it, he was in the exact storm center; and in this account, with the heat of battle still on him.he tells just what happened there, under the battle smoke that must always dim the sight of later generations." Purchase with confidence: all books, gradings, and descriptions are rendered the care of a genuine bibliophile. Satisfaction guaranteed or all costs you've incurred will be promptly refunded. Thanks for your interest in Nooks Of Books. 41-C.