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"The Gettysburg Campaign: The History and Legacy of the Civil War'stories Most Famous Battle" is a pretty good introduction the events leading up tomand during the battle, although it does not truly address the ramifications of the battle. The photographic portraits are a nice addition, although the photos of scenes do not come across well in the ebook version. Significant time is spent on the political background an

"The Gettysburg Campaign: The History and Legacy of the Civil War's Most Famous Campaign" is a pretty good introduction the the battle of Gettysburg. Significant time is spent setting the stage for the battle itself with focus on J. E. B. Stuart's exploits as well as the political climate that surrounded the war at that time, and the major actions of the battle itself are covered in some detail.The photographs of the

Not especially well written but entertaining retelling of Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and Jack and the Beanstalk. These are not yourun-of-the-mill fairytale princesses. For exzmple, Ella and the prince have known one another for years before the ball, and Hansel and Gretl are not even siblings. But the stories are kind of inventive and appropriate for middle schoolers.

I love Wally Lamb. His stories are engrossing, his language is precise, but the way he understands and manages his characters just touches my heart.