I'm starting this thread to give everyone interested ample time to obtain a copy of the book. This is the one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/034534810...glance&n=283155

I hope the link works.

Afer the Noreaster, we'll figure out a date to start the discussion. I'd like to go by days (the way the book is divided). I would also like to start with a discussion of the characters that are briefly described in the front of the book. To accomodate the busy schedules of people, we can do a day a week.

If you have already read it, please do not post here about your general opinion of the book and/or your opinion of the people portrayed, how they ended up, etc. In other words, don't ruin it for others.

I think this will be fun. I know it will make our trip to Gettysburgh more interesting.

 

Very good idea. I found that even after having read many books on the battle, it never really came togeter until I visited Gettysburg a few years ago.

 

^Very true. It is hard to get a mental image without going there, and it is hard to understand the battle without reading the book.

 

Edit: Bill already posted link for the book.

 

I just bought the book in paperback at Borders. It was the same price as Amazon.com

 

I'm going to Barnes and Nobles tonight to pick up a copy.

For those of you who don't like to read, the Sparksnotes version is available at www.BarnesandNoble.com

 

I was inspired to read Killer Angels after watching the Ted Turner movie "Gettysburg." The movie is based on the book and is pretty faithful to it. It was quite a production with a lot of reenactors and a boatload of cannons. The reenactors were in heaven making the movie.

The author of the book had an interesting life story also.

 

....to a really good book.....!!! also the other two of the trilogy, by Michael's son, Jeff. "Gods & Generals" and "The Last Full Measure"...Really wish we could attend the meet with your groupe....We just got back from our yearly trip to G-Burg....Have been going there for 8 years now. Have been studying the Civil War...and Gettysburg, in "Depth" for 10 years now!! It is one of our "Obsessions"...This is a Great idea, Bill. If all that attend, read the book, or watch the movie (both ) prior to attending....I guarantee a hair raising experience...!!!!
Off the subject, for Friday night's dinner....Has anyone thought of the Cashtown Inn...or the Dobbin House...???

 

My copy is supposed to arrive today from Amazon, so I'll start reading it when I get back from the Nor'easter.

 

Tip for Rob from Amazon website:

"391 used & new available from $0.90"

I have read all 3 of his books, but loaned them out....cannot locate

Has anyone else seen the looooooong movie "Gods and Generals"? I went to a 10 pm showing with a couple guys.....was not over until the wee hours