stars in their courses the gettysburg campaign

Still, all in all, this is a great book and highly recommended as a more 'entry level' study of the Gettysburg campaign. But again, without footnotes, you'll have to take his word for their veracity. So his book is filled with texture-little experiences in the lives of common soldiers (and leaders) that never seem to make it into the history books, but which make the story live. Remember, Foote is more of a novelist/storyteller than an academic historian. Stars in Their Courses: The Gettysburg Campaign June-July 1863, by Shelby Foote (Modern Library, 1994) Gettysburg: A Battlefield Guide, by Mark Grimsley and Brooks D. Don't look for footnotes here because they'll only slow you down. I know it might sound strange, but otherwise his broken sentences can be a bit confusing. I found that this book was best read by 'hearing' Foote's voice. Stars in Their Courses: The Gettysburg Campaign, June-July 1863 by Shelby Foote Write a review How customer reviews and ratings work Top positive review All positive reviews Cheryl To get the best experience, listen to Mr.

Obviously there's a difference between the written word and the spoken word. Stars in Their Courses: The Gettysburg Campaign UNABRIDGED 5 product ratings Condition: Brand New Price: US 87.43 Buy It Now Add to cart Add to Watchlist Breathe easy. Foote writes like he talks-with lots of dashes interrupting his thought. As I read 'Stars in Their Courses,' at times I began to hear his voice, almost as if it was an audio book. If you're familiar with the Ken Burns series on the Civil War, you know Shelby Foote's voice.

Stars in their courses the gettysburg campaign