At Gettysburg - What a Girl Saw and Heard of the Battle (eBook)

A True Narrative

Tillie Pierce Alleman (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
50 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654773381-2 (EAN)

Infos

In "At Gettysburg - What a Girl Saw and Heard of the Battle," Tillie Pierce Alleman presents a vivid, first-person account of the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of a young girl. Her narrative combines the immediacy of a memoir with the fervent patriotic spirit of her time, offering readers a rare perspective on a pivotal moment in American history. Written with poignant detail, Alleman's prose captures not only the chaos of battle but also the resilience of the human spirit amidst despair. The book is situated in the broader context of Civil War literature, which often overlooks the voices of women and children, making it a unique contribution to this genre. Tillie Pierce Alleman, born in 1843 in Pennsylvania, witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg at the tender age of 15. Her experiences during this time were influenced by her strong family ties and the tumultuous events surrounding her. After the war, she felt compelled to document her memories, not just to preserve her personal history but to contribute to the collective memory of a nation grappling with the ramifications of civil strife. Her insights provide an invaluable lens through which to understand the emotional landscape of the era. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in Civil War history, women's narratives, and the cultural implications of war. Alleman's youthful perspective adds a layer of innocence and poignancy that enriches the historical account, making it an essential read for both scholars and casual readers alike. Engage with her story and reflect on the profound impact of history on personal lives.

Autor

Tillie Pierce Alleman (1848-1914) was an American author known for her poignant eyewitness account of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. Born Matilda

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Neuzeit (bis 1918)
• Schlagworte: 1860s American history • 19th century Americana • American Civil War personal accounts • American conflict • American Revolution • Bill O'Reilly • Civilian narrative • Civil War • Civil War era primary sources • civil war history • civil war memoir • Civil War young woman perspective • Dixie • emotional turmoil youth • female narrative history • female perspective • Gettysburg 1863 eyewitness • gettysburg battle • Gettysburg battle account • Gettysburg Battle historical narrative • Gettysburg eyewitness account • girl's perspective war • gripping historical recollection • Historical account • historical eye-witness • Humanizing History • Ken Follett • Lincoln • Pennsylvania history Civil War • personal memoir • Personal war stories • ron chernow • Slavery • The Long Road Home • Tillie Pierce memoir • Trump • War impact • Women in Civil War history • Youth experience • youthful resilience conflict