Gettysburg Stories

It's July 3rd, 1863 and Union and Confederate forces are gathered at the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. On one side, in the Army of Northern Virginia, a Sergeant Thomas Sykes stands in apprehension, awaiting to march across an open field into the oncoming fire of the Yankees. As Thomas stands waiting, he has no idea that he is about to meet his best friend in battle and because of that meeting, his life will change forever. On the other side, in the Army of the Potomac, a Private Clyde Smith sat in awaiting tension, confused about how the Rebels were about to attack. But as Clyde waited, he had no way of knowing that he was about to meet his best friend in battle and that meeting will change his life forever, but in a very different way. Dive into this short story to see the famous Pickett's Charge through the eyes of both a Union and a Confederate soldier.

David Summers never expected any of this...not in a million years. He thought for sure he was a goner. After leaving Alabama and enlisting with the cavalry, his delusion of chivalry was suddenly quashed when he saw for himself the horrors of battle. Now, after being shot and ending up at a strange farmhouse, he's found himself being nursed back to health by four beautiful girls, and has learned that his Confederate brethren have deserted him in Pennsylvania after fighting at Gettysburg. It's more than he can fathom. On top of that, he's been presented with an even bigger dilemma. He knows he's falling in love with the older sister, Anna, and she has enticed him with an interesting proposition. However, her scheme goes against his principles, and the reasons why he enlisted in the first place - to avenge his father's death and defend his sacred homeland. To David's dismay, he must make a decision. Should he stay and help Anna with her underhanded plan, deceiving everyone around him by pretending to be a Yankee? If discovered, he would be considered a traitor to the cause, and she could be in jeopardy of treason. Or should he leave the farm, say goodbye to her, and risk certain capture? Either way, his perilous situation doesn't seem to offer an encouraging outcome. If that isn't bad enough, Anna's neighbor, a Union officer, is in love with her, too, and he would stop at nothing to have David arrested ... or worse.

An innocent drama rehearsal goes wrong when unconventional best friend duo Baelie Kettle and Collin Frey accidentally stumble upon a time machine backstage. The two quickly realize that this won't be a quick trip, as they have no idea how the contraption is controlled, or how it even works. Not only that, Baelie and Collin have begun to realize that their feelings towards each other have begun to change in a big way. Between dinosaurs, Gettysburg, Romans, the Black Plague and hormones, this trip will certainly be one to change their lives. And even if they survive all that, they still have to face their biggest problem...will they find their way back home?

This book is about the battle of Gettysburg in 1863

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Yet another essay written about Abraham Lincoln, and his speeches from the Civil War. Out of everyone, didn't Abraham age the most (as in appearance)? He went through a lot of pressure. Sad how he didn't see how far he took everyone.

A trio of seventh graders become one another's first friends as they discover the secrets of a Civil War soldier in this middle grade novel for fans of Gordon Korman and Gary Schmidt. Praise for PRIVATE NOBODY: "Matthew Landis depicts the world of middle school with laser-like clarity, big-hearted warmth, and abundant humor, while also managing to bring Civil War history vividly to life. There's even a little romance thrown in! I wish I were still teaching just so I could hand this book to my favorite students." -Jordan Sonnenblick, award-winning author of Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie "A couple of tech savvy seventh-graders that readers will love getting to know go digging for a civil war soldier with a secret and discover themselves. Matthew Landis's novel is the best kind of time travel as past and present cross-dissolve." -Richard Peck, Newbery Medal-winning author of A Year Down Yonder

Cassandra and Kadie and their best friends, Eliza and Monica, love solving mystery's. They also love horror books and films. The coincidence? They also live in the USA's most haunted city. (This is my NaNoWriMo ywp story for this year. You're awesome if you've heard of it.)

One-shot. What if Armistead got to see Hancock before he died? Would they have a chance to talk one more time?

Paul Westlake runs A New Day Travel, a travel agency that offers its clients a trip like no other. From second chances at past failures to front row seats at historical events, clients find that Westlake can give them anything their hearts desire. But they find the price is steep and most times they don't find out how steep until it's too late. What Paul Westlake gives, Wilkerson takes away. The Film Crew is Paul Westlake's side project where he sends his nephew Seth and his crew of geniuses and cutups back in time to film important historical events. Westlake lays out the objectives, each member of the crew does his or her research, and they gather their equipment. On this trip, the crew is tasked with filming the last day of Gettysburg. The plan goes well until right before the charge. Will they be able to get it done in one take?

Col. Chamberlain goes to Little Round Top every year on the anniversiry of the battle but on the 50th anniversiry things will be different. One-shot.

As the deadliest battle of the American Civil War plays out around them, the Baker family sits huddled the cellar. Fear grips the family, but so does the growing tension between them. As the battle continues father and daughter must face their own personal battles.

John Roberts is a corporal in the confederate army and misses his wife Martha will he ever see her again?

Set in the era of the Civil War, Ann has always struggled with her position in life. Seen as a useless girl to her family, Ann tries to see better of herself but feels herself falling to her family's views. She feels like she can't do anything, especially when her older brother, Martin, is conscripted to the war effort, where Ann is sure he will die. In a whirlwind decision, she decides to disguise herself as a male soldier, impersonating Martin and going off to war. Florence is an African-American girl with a fire in her heart. She's gutsy, with enough bravado to put the mightiest warriors to shame. A long-time friend of Ann's, Florence knows how it feels to be looked down on. But she can feel her warrior's heart inside her, urging her to fight in the Civil War, to fight for the freedom of her people. Unleashed anger and frustration burn in her bloodstream, begging to be set free. But how can she fight, when she's just a girl? Hugh is a seemingly selfish, self-conceded Southern boy who has been conscripted to fight the North. As the war rages on, he struggles to choose a side, indecision tearing at him. He knows that while one choice might be morally right, he knows that choosing that side could rip him from the beliefs his family has instilled in him since the day he was born. In a brutal twist of fate, all three of their lives collide, when Hugh, Florence, and Ann meet each other on the bloody battlefield of Gettysburg. But will they put aside their prejudices for survival? Or will they let themselves be torn apart by the worries and doubt that cloud all their minds?

"There's not much you can do when you're free-falling through time and space except to scream and hope someone will hear you. You may also get the feeling that you're riding a roller coaster in zero gravity. I closed my eyes to shield them from the blazing light, but only managed to further my headache. Time travel should come with a warning label." Natalie Brice and Aidan Ceevs never imagined they'd see a living dinosaur, and certainly never wanted to visit Ancient Rome on a hot and humid summer day. But after a mysterious figure sends the duo into an illegal, untested and possibly radioactive time machine, they embark unwilling on an adventure through time with only one goal in mind - getting back to the present, especially before time runs out. NOTE: THE TIME TRAVELING DOES NOT START UNTIL THE END OF CHAPTER TWO.

On November 19, 1863, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, amid the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln delivered a profoundly important speech during the dedication of a military cemetery. This momentous occasion occurred four and a half months after the Union emerged victorious against the Confederates in the Battle of Gettysburg, the deadliest conflict of the Civil War. The nation, weary and sorrowful due to the ongoing war, gathered for this solemn event. In a brief yet impactful address, Lincoln reminded the audience of the imperative to persevere in the Union's fight and underscored the crucial nature of winning the Civil War. His eloquent and accessible words resonated deeply, making his speech among the most renowned in American history. Please visit this very link for Historical News based on Geopolitical viewpoints and rest of this article, https://www.timeprinternews.com