General Meade and the Battle of Gettysburg: An Oration (1873)

""General Meade And The Battle Of Gettysburg: An Oration"" is a book written by Charles Devens Jr. in 1873. The book is a detailed account of the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most significant battles of the American Civil War, and the role played by General George Meade in leading the Union Army to victory. The book is written in the form of an oration, which is a formal speech given on a special occasion. In this case, the occasion was the dedication of a monument to General Meade at the Gettysburg battlefield. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the battle, including the events leading up to it, the strategies employed by both sides, and the key moments that led to the Union Army's eventual victory.Devens Jr. also provides a detailed biography of General Meade, highlighting his military career and his leadership style. He praises Meade for his bravery, intelligence, and strategic thinking, and argues that he was the right man for the job at Gettysburg. Overall, ""General Meade And The Battle Of Gettysburg: An Oration"" is an informative and engaging account of one of the most important battles in American history. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the events that shaped the Civil War and the role played by one of its most important military leaders.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.