Jennie Wade of Gettysburg: The Complete Story of the Only Civilian Killed During the Battle of Gettysburg - Couverture souple

Small, Cindy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0983863199 ISBN 13 : 9780983863199

Editeur : Gettysburg Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

During the Civil War, citizens were usually unscathed if they were able to stay out of harm's way. However, on July 3, 1863, Mary Virginia "Jennie" Wade was kneading dough for biscuits in her sister's home on Baltimore Street when she was killed instantly--by a bullet passing through two wooden doors that struck her heart. In that moment, Jennie Wade became the only Gettysburg civilian to be killed outright during the battle. That is usually all visitors hear about this "Gettysburg Maid."

For the first time, author Cindy Small presents a complete narrative of Jennie Wade, her life, her family, and her untimely death on that fateful July day. Illustrated with period photos, detailed research includes other injured civilians, the relationship between Jennie and Jack Skelly, rumors of Jennie's reputation, the possible origin of the fatal shot, and details of Jennie's first coffin and three burials. Here is Jennie Wade's whole story.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Cindy L. Small was born and raised in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Science degree in Communications/Journalism from Shippensburg University. She has held positions as a National Park Service Interpretive Ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park, and in the public relations and marketing fields at Gettysburg College, the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Gettysburg Hospital, and Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Cindy edited 16 Civil War books written by her late husband, Gregory A. Coco, as well as numerous historic articles for publication.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Gettysburg Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0983863199
• ISBN 13: 9780983863199
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 104
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible