Seeking an escape from the monotony and drudgery of days-on-end army life, Frank Rocklin, an actor, approaches his commanding general with a bold plan to spy on Vicksburg and assess its military condition.
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"I read this in preparation for a family trip to Gettysburg. I found it to be an excellent read and a good, short summary book on the historic events that transpired there. "
— John (4 out of 5 stars)
" Maybe the best book I have read on this 3 day battle. Shelby opens the various strategies in a way that uncomplicates the complicated. "
— Rich, 10/4/2009" Shelby Foote narrated this audio version. His voice enriches the true history unfolding in his book. "
— Bug, 4/26/2009" It took me a while to get into the prose, but I found the book to be well worth the effort. It's a very engaging account of the battle and the personalities involved. "
— Michelle, 2/4/2009" Another good book on Gettysburg "
— Kevin, 1/11/2009" Lyrical writing. If you were to read only one Civil War book, this would be a good choice. "
— GT, 11/9/2008" Excellent review of events leading up to the battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath. "
— William, 7/3/2008" an amazing prose account of the gettysburg conflict. built up from scraps of transcripts, letters, minutes, etc. "
— Adam, 3/22/2007Gilbert Morris was a pastor before becoming an English professor and earning a PhD at the University of Arkansas. Gilbert has been a consistent bestselling author in the Christian market for many years. He and his wife live in Gulf Shores, Alabama.