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The Last Road North: A Guide to the Gettysburg Campaign, 1863 (Emerging Civil War Series) Kindle Edition

by Robert Orrison (Author), Dan Welch (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 53 ratings
A guide to the Gettysburg Civil War battlefields and their history, featuring lesser-known sites, side trips, and optional stops along the way.

"I thought my men were invincible,” admitted Robert E. Lee.

A string of battlefield victories through 1862 had culminated in the spring of 1863 with Lee’s greatest victory yet: the battle of Chancellorsville. Propelled by the momentum of that supreme moment, confident in the abilities of his men, Lee decided to once more take the fight to the Yankees and launched this army on another invasion of the North.

An appointment with destiny awaited in the little Pennsylvania college town of Gettysburg.

Historian Dan Welch follows in the footsteps of the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac as the two foes cat-and-mouse their way northward, ultimately clashing in the costliest battle in North American history.

Based on the Gettysburg Civil War Trails, and packed with dozens of lesser-known sites related to the Gettysburg Campaign, The Last Road North: A Guide to the Gettysburg Campaign offers the ultimate Civil War road trip.

“Orrison and Welch have created something different. Historians must search for innovative ways to engage the public on the battle’s relevance. This book offers a new experience for tourists—one that enriches their visit to the site of one of the most consequential battles in American history.” —Matt Arendt, TCU, for Gettysburg Magazine

“Shows a deep knowledge of the subject and the style of writing is clear and easy to follow . . . buy this book!” —Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy
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About the Author

Rob Orrison serves on the Board of Civil War Trails and works as Historic Site Operations Supervisor with Prince William County. Rob has worked with Civil War Trails for over 10 years to connect visitors to little known Civil War sites.Dan Welch works as a seasonal Park Ranger with Gettysburg National Military Park and as a full time educator in Boardman, Ohio. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01H39RKJO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Savas Beatie (June 19, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 19, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 10.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
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    Dan Welch is currently a primary and secondary educator with a public school district in northeast Ohio. Previously, he was the Education Programs Coordinator for the Gettysburg Foundation, the non-profit partner of Gettysburg National Military Park. Dan continues to serve as a seasonal Park Ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park.

    He has received his BA in Instrumental Music Education from Youngstown State University and a MA in Military History with a Civil War Era concentration at American Military University. Dan has been a contributing member at Emerging Civil War for over seven years. He resides with his wife, Sarah, and three Labrador retrievers in Boardman, Ohio.

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    Rob Orrison has been working in the history field for more than 20 years. Born and raised in Loudoun County, Virginia, Rob received his Bachelor’s Degree in Historic Preservation at Longwood College (now University) and received his Master’s Degree in Public History from George Mason University. Currently Rob oversees day to day operations of a large municipal historic site program in Northern Virginia. Outside of work Rob is a contributor to the Emerging Civil War blog, co-Founder of Emerging Revolutionary War, Board of Directors of the Mosby Heritage Area Association, Board of Directors of Virginia Civil War Trails; and serves as Vice President of the Virginia Association of Museums. He lives in Prince William County with his wife Jamie and sons Carter and Grayson.

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  • Janice Welch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2018
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    Well organized...The maps and pictures were extremely helpful
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  • History Buff
    4.0 out of 5 stars Extensive details and sources
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
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    Dan Welch is an excellent ranger who I listened to many times when I lived closer to Gettysburg. His books, ranger walks, and lectures inform in an interesting and easy to follow format. I especially loved his Culp's Hill walks. This book is about the approach and retreat from Gettysburg which had multiple battles. Videos of ranger talks are available for a small fee on Pa cable network (PCN) tv or free on GNMP YouTube or .gov links.
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  • William M. Cole
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016
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    A very nice addition to my library. A different point of view.
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  • Dave Mook
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2016
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    Great read.
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  • Edwin G. Herrick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2016
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    Nice book
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  • Steven Peterson
    4.0 out of 5 stars The armies move to (and from) Gettysburg
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2016
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    An interesting addition the the Savis Beatie series. This explores the "road to Gettysburg." The books traces several routes (not all north): (1) the Confederate movement from Fredericksburg to Gettysburg and other points in between and north); (2) the Union army's movement to Gettysburg (including the change of commanding general from Hooker to Meade); (3) JEB Stuart;s ride around the Union army--to little effect; (3) the Confederate retreat from Gettysburg and the Union forces' pursuit.

    This is done nicely. The volume is not lengthy enough to provide full detail, but it does a good service with its coverage. With other books in this series, it also provides those who wish to visit sites mentioned in the book directions on how to visit such sites (including warnings about heavy traffic along certain roads)..

    There are some errors. At one point, for example, General John Bell Hood is listed as a leader who was killed at Gettysburg.

    Nonetheless, a nice addition to this series. . . .
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  • robin friedman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gettysburg -- Before And After
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2016
    "The Last Road North: A Guide to the Gettysburg Campaign, 1863" offers four separate driving tours which follow the movements of the Union and Confederate armies before and after the Battle of Gettysburg of July 1 -- July 3, 1863. While the Gettysburg battlefield has been visited by millions of people over the years, a much smaller number are familiar with the events leading to and following the battle itself during June to mid-July, 1863.

    "The Last Road North" includes a good, succinct chapter on the battle, but the focus is on the before and after. The four driving tours it presents are each lengthy and separate and cover movements through Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The first two tours begin in Virginia following the Chancellorsville Campaign. The first tour guiders the reader on "The Confederate Advance" which took Lee's army from Virginia through the Shenandoah Valley to as far north as the vicinity of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The second tour, "The Union Response" is a guide to the Army of the Potomac's efforts to ascertain the goal of Lee's movements and to follow and counter them. Most of the pursuit was at a considerable distance from Lee's army, making this tour independent of the first with little overlap. The third tour "Jeb Stuart's Ride" follows the Confederate cavalry commander's fabled long ride around the Union army through Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The last of the four tours covers the "Retreat from Gettysburg" including the roads Lee's Army took back to Virginia following the battle and the Union pursuit.

    Each tour includes many tour stops and good brief discussions of their significance. Some of the sites discussed will be familiar to students of the battle, but virtually everyone who reads this book will learn something new. There are detailed driving directions, including GPS coordinates for those who follow one or the other of the tours in their cars. The book has photographs of much of the monumentation and commemoration of the Gettysburg campaign in places far from the battlefield. There are many photos of historic places and individuals. The writing is accessible, and the book has a good basic bibliography for those wishing to learn more.

    I found this book moving as well as informative in reminding me of why I study the battle and in teaching me aspects of the campaign I didn't know. The book will benefit those with an interest in Gettysburg even if they do not get on the road and drive. A strong feature of the book is the clear and detailed maps prepared by cartographer Hal Jesperson. Detailed maps are often a rarity in Civil War books.

    "The Last Road North" is part of the Emerging Civil War Series published by Savas Beatie. The series aims to provide "fresh perspectives on America's defining event" and is designed to offer a " public history-oriented platform for sharing original scholarship related to the American Civil War". The authors of the book, Rob Orrison and Dan Welch, each have broad experience in presenting Gettysburg history to wide audiences. The book is an excellent introduction to the Gettysburg campaign for new and experienced readers and will enhance any reader's understanding of the battle. The work amply fulfills the goals of the Emerging Civil War Series. Savas Beatie, the publisher, kindly sent me a copy of the book to review.

    Robin Friedman
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars The tour of the campain to Gettysburgh
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2016
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    Good tour guide of the campaign leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg.
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  • General Lee
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2017
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    very useful for a drive through visit
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2017
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