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![]() Ninguno Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The book is filled with interesting facts about the Civil War and many photographs, some of which may be disturbing as they are of dead soldiers. One of the facts that they bring out is how an account that Tillie's father gave has been confirmed by forensic evidence, about his neighbor's house being used by a Confederate soldier to fire at the Union and subsequently being killed in that room. All in all I thought that the book is well written and that Tillie's story was well edited and explained throughout and will probably be interesting enough to induce readers to look up her full account of her experiences. I received a free copy of this book as a part of the Library Thing Early Reviewers Program: Many thanks! (My review did not have to be favorable) ![]() Tillie Pierce is a short and compelling account of a week in a life of a teen girl who lived in Gettysburg during the Battle of Gettysburg. Author Tanya Anderson uses many of Tillie Pierce's own words*, but mixes them with a more modern-style narrative, and includes photographs, maps, and background information. Words that are archaic or might be unfamiliar, e.g., caissons, consumption, accoutrement, are defined parenthetically. (I prefer footnoting, but parenthetical makes for easier reading). As you might expect from writer Tanya Anderson, the research is commendable. The book includes: Bibliography, Black-and-White Photographs, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Photo Captions, Source Notes, Table of Contents, Timeline. There are even step-by-step instructions to use Google Earth to follow the exact path that Tillie took from her home to a neighboring farmhouse which became a de facto military hospital. If you haven't read Tillie Pierce yet, take advantage of this new edition to read or purchase it. You won't be disappointed. You can check out its many starred reviews and awards here: Reviews and Awards for Tillie Pierce: Teen Eyewitness to the Battle of Gettysburg If you're a history teacher, I can't think of a more exciting way to interest teens in history than to let them experience it through the eyes of another teen. Finally, a note on the publisher, Quindaro: After more than ten years in the publishing business, Quindaro has a new mission. They have committed to focusing on the YA market, publishing nonfiction designed "to engage the next generation of readers in history." I look forward to seeing their future offerings, and am hoping to review a copy of the upcoming Gunpowder Girls, also by Tanya Anderson. *Tillie wrote her own book titled, At Gettysburg or What a Girl Saw and Heard of the Battle: A True Narrative. My copy of Tillie Pierce: Teen Eyewitness to the Battle of Gettysburg was provided by LibraryThing Early Reviewers program http://shelf-employed.blogspot.com ![]() I love reading about historical events from an eyewitness perspective! This book does not disappoint, informative, educational and entertaining all at once! sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
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Relates the experiences of ordinary teenager Tillie Pierce during the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, as she helped save wounded Union and Confederate soldiers during the bloody, three-day battle. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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