Hallowed Ground by James M. McPherson | Audiobook

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Listen to free audiobook with a 30 day free trial : https://esound.space/audible Title: Hallowed Ground Author: James M. McPherson Narrator: James M. McPherson Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Genres: History, American Summary: McPherson, who has led countless tours of Gettysburg over the years, makes stops at Seminary Ridge, the Peach Orchard, Cemetery Hill, and Little Round Top, among other key locations. He reflects on the meaning of the battle, describes the events of those terrible three days in July 1863, and places the struggle in the greater context of American and world history. Along the way, he intersperses stories of his own encounters with the place over several decades, as well as debunking several popular myths about the battle itself. What brought those 165,000 soldiers - 75,000 Confederate, 90,000 Union - to Gettysburg? Why did they lock themselves in such a death grip across these once bucolic fields until 11,000 of them were killed or mortally wounded, another 29,000 were wounded and survived, and about 10,000 were "missing" - mostly captured? What was accomplished by all of this carnage? Join James M. McPherson on a walk across this hallowed ground as he be encompasses the depth of meaning and historical impact of a place that helped define the nation's character. Contact: [email protected]

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