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Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894 Descriptive key to the painting of the Repulse of Longstreet's Assault at the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03522 Author/Creator: Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Book Date: 1870 Pagination: 94 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

Published by Bachelder, New York. The original painting was historically arranged by Bachelder, and painted by James Walker. The book outlines the battle, shows the relative positions of the contending forces, and explains the points of local and military interest delineated in the painting. Also has a fold out sketch of the painting with a key. With an appendix containing private letters and official reports from both armies showing the authorities for the painting, and a complete index of the officers and troops mentioned.

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894
Walker, James, 1819-1889

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