GDG- Lurker coming out...

[Alan D. Brunelle]

Russell Corleto wrote:
> In addition to the researching the history of the events that took place on
> the battlefield in 1863 I thoroughly enjoy the history of the field itself,
> post 1863. One of the books that has provided me with some very interesting
> post battle information is "This is Holy Ground" by Barbara Platt. Is anyone
> aware of any published works detailing the history of the battlefield and
> its development? I think I am going to pick up Greg Coco's book "A Strange
> and Blighted Land" when I am in Gettysburg on my next trip as this looks
> like it has some interesting content.

Hi Russell -

A really good book in this genre would be Desjardin called "These 
Honored Dead" - a series of essays on the /history of the/ history of 
the battle of Gettysburg came about.

Regards,
Alan