The Hospital on Seminary Ridge at the Battle of Gettysburg

Name: The Hospital on Seminary Ridge at the Battle of Gettysburg
Brand: McFarland
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By Dreese, Michael A.

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"Old Dorm," which served as the first classroom and dormitory of the Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary, is a familiar tourist site--Union Cavalry General John Buford directed the opening stages of the battle of Gettysburg from the building's distinctive cupola and some of the bloodiest fighting of the three-day conflict took place on Seminary Ridge. However, few visitors realize the building's important role as the second largest hospital at Gettysburg, both during and after the battle. During the peak occupancy, 600-700 wounded soldiers from both armies were cared for at this site. This work presents the history of the Gettysburg Seminary during the Civil War and the important cast of characters that have passed through its halls by utilizing the firsthand accounts of soldiers, civilians, surgeons, and relief agency personnel. Also included is the prewar and postwar history of the Seminary, as well as information about President Samuel S. Schmucker and the abolition movement.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: illustrated
Number of Pages:: 210
Release Date:: 2005-08-30
Publication Date:: 2005-08-16
Publisher:: McFarland
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0786423609
ISBN13:: 9780786423606
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:: 18
Weight:: 405 g
Height:: 178 cm
Width:: 254 cm
Thickness:: 12 cm

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