The Star Of Gettysburg

The Star of Gettysburg is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the adventures of a young Union soldier named Dick Mason. Dick is a member of the famous Iron Brigade, and he finds himself at the center of the action during the Battle of Gettysburg.As the battle rages on, Dick becomes separated from his unit and finds himself lost in the woods. He stumbles upon a wounded Confederate soldier named Harry Kenton, and the two become unlikely allies as they try to make their way back to their respective armies.Along the way, the two soldiers encounter various obstacles and dangers, including treacherous terrain, hostile civilians, and enemy soldiers. They also witness the horrors of war firsthand and are forced to confront their own beliefs and values.Despite their differences, Dick and Harry form a strong bond and work together to survive the chaos of the battlefield. The Star of Gettysburg is a thrilling and emotional tale of courage, friendship, and the human cost of war.Harry, leaning against a bush, fell into a light doze, from which Dalton aroused him bye and bye. But the habit of war made him awake fully and instantly. Every faculty was alive. He arose to his feet and saw that Lee and Jackson were just parting. A faint moon shone over the Wilderness, revealing but little of the great army which lay in its thickets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.