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Author: Tillie Pierce Alleman
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2012-12-14
Total Pages: 46
ISBN-13: 9781481259453
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe original manuscript was self published by Tillie (Matilda) Pierce Alleman in 1889. It is her personal observation of the battle from the prespective of a 15-year-old girl.
Author: Tillie Alleman
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Published: 2014-08-31
Total Pages: 46
ISBN-13: 9781502300522
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTillie Pierce was a 15-year-old girl when the battle erupted in her hometown of Gettysburg. Just before the battle began, Tillie was sent by her worried parents to what they thought was the safety of a farm outside of town: the Jacob Weikert farm, 3 or so miles down the Taneytown road, on the east side (or behind) the round tops. This was a relatively good place to be on the first day of battle. But on the second day (and, to a certain extent, the third), it was a terrible place. On the second day, with the battle rolling toward the Union left and centering in the wheat field, the peach orchard, and especially the round tops, the Weikert farm became a vast field hospital. Tillie saw her share of dead and wounded men--her description of the amputation benches and piles of severed limbs is hair-raising--and lived through the peril of sniper bullets and artillery shells. She gave a drink of spring water to a grateful General Meade and talked with General Stephen Weed, desperately wounded on Little Round Top, the night before he died. She tended wounded soldiers, fed hungry and exhausted ones, and in general saw and experienced more violence than any teenager ought to. Although written when she was in her 40s, Tillie's memoir captures the innocence and wide-eyed amazement of a teenager. Of the 80-some firsthand accounts of the battle written by inhabitants of Gettysburg, Tillie's ranks as a favorite. Historians have only begun to explore the impact of the Civil War on children, both the boy-soldiers who actually served in combat and the children left at home while dad went off to war or caught up in the total warfare into which the war sunk during its final two years. Tillie's memoir is a valuable resource in this new line of research.
Author: Tillie Pierce Alleman
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Published: 1889
Total Pages: 128
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Matilda "Tillie" Pierce Alleman
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2010-07-01
Total Pages: 46
ISBN-13: 9781453687451
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMatilda (Tillie) Pierce Alleman (1848-1914) was a young girl of 15 and a resident of Gettysburg during the battle of Gettysburg. Her maiden name was Tillie Pierce. During the first day's fighting, Tillie's father, James Pierce, ran a butcher shop in the town. During the first day of fighting at Gettysburg, the Pierces moved Tillie out of the town to a farm, thinking she would be safer there. It turned out that Tillie ended up right behind the Union lines on the second and third day. The farm where she stayed became a field hospital, and this young girl witnessed much suffering and death. Later in life, Mrs. Alleman wrote an account of what she saw, and it is considered a very accurate and excellent first hand source.
Author: Tillie Pierce Alleman
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Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe original manuscript was self published by Tillie (Matilda) Pierce Alleman in 1889. It is her personal observation of the battle from the prespective of a 15-year-old girl.
Author: Tillie Pierce Alleman
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2023-12-26
Total Pages: 65
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 'At Gettysburg - What a Girl Saw and Heard of the Battle' by Tillie Pierce Alleman, readers are transported back to the heart of the American Civil War, allowing them a firsthand account of the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of a teenage girl. Alleman's writing style is captivating and immersive, providing vivid descriptions of the chaos and devastation of war during this critical moment in history. The book offers a unique perspective on the event, offering insights into the human experience amidst the turmoil of battle. Tillie Pierce Alleman herself was a witness to the Battle of Gettysburg, a young resident of the town during the fateful days of the conflict. Her personal experiences and observations provide a poignant and intimate portrayal of the bravery and tragedy that unfolded during one of the most significant battles of the Civil War. Alleman's firsthand perspective lends an authenticity to the narrative that draws readers in and allows them to connect deeply with the events described. I highly recommend 'At Gettysburg - What a Girl Saw and Heard of the Battle' to anyone interested in history, particularly the Civil War period. Alleman's unique perspective and engaging storytelling make this book a valuable addition to any library, offering a compelling account of a pivotal moment in American history.
Author: Matilda Pierce Alleman
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2015-01-03
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 9781505923568
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMatilda Alleman was a young resident of Gettysburg during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. At Gettysburg is an amazing first hand account of what she saw. Without question, the most famous battle of the American Civil War took place outside of the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which happened to be a transportation hub, serving as the center of a wheel with several roads leading out to other Pennsylvanian towns. From July 1-3, Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia tried everything in its power to decisively defeat George Meade's Union Army of the Potomac, unleashing ferocious assaults that inflicted nearly 50,000 casualties in all. Day 1 of the battle would have been one of the 25 biggest battles of the Civil War itself, and it ended with a tactical Confederate victory. But over the next two days, Lee would try and fail to dislodge the Union army with attacks on both of its flanks during the second day and Pickett's Charge on the third and final day. Meade's stout defense held, barely, repulsing each attempted assault, handing the Union a desperately needed victory that ended up being one of the Civil War's turning points. After the South had lost the war, the importance of Gettysburg as one of the "high tide" marks of the Confederacy became apparent to everyone, making the battle all the more important in the years after it had been fought. While former Confederate generals cast about for scapegoats, with various officers pointing fingers at Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet, and James Stuart, historians and avid Civil War fans became obsessed with studying and analyzing all the command decisions and army movements during the entire campaign. Despite the saturation of coverage, Americans refuse to grow tired of visiting the battlefield and reliving the biggest battle fought in North America.
Author: Tillie Pierce Alleman
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Published: 2016-11-07
Total Pages: 60
ISBN-13: 9781519045522
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLong considered one of the most vibrant and compelling accounts of the battle of Gettysburg by a young resident of the town. Fifteen year old Matilda "Tillie" Pierce saw Union general Buford enter town with his cavalry, saw the rout of the first day of fighting, and the Confederates streaming through the town. She gave water to many Union soldiers, including General George Gordon Meade, the new commander of the Army of the Potomac.She went on to help the nurses and surgeons care for wounded at a house down on Taneytown Road, sitting to comfort the dying General Stephen Weed. Tillie saw the mangled bodies of men and horses, and the incredible destruction of the fields and farms.A quarter-century later, Tillie, now married and a mother, sat down and penned this remarkable account for her family.Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever.
Author: Tillie Pierce Alleman
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Published: 2008-05
Total Pages: 72
ISBN-13: 9781409915614
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA touching and thrilling story of a young girl's experiences at the battle of Gettysburg, first published in 1889.
Author: Matilda "Tillie" Pierce Alleman
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Published: 2022-12-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781611041965
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTillie Pierce's (also known as Matilda Alleman) "At Gettysburg" is an intriguing book that follows the life of 15-year-old Tillie as she witnesses and experiences the Battle of Gettysburg. During the first day's fighting, Tillie's family moved her out of town to a farm, thinking she would be safer there. As it turned out, Tillie ended up right behind the Union lines on the second and third day. The farm where Tillie stayed became a field hospital, where the young girl witnessed much suffering and death. The book Tillie's own account of her memories and experiences from the battle. Though written years later, it is considered to be a very accurate and firsthand source, not to mention a remarkable journey behind the front lines at the Battle of Gettysburg.
