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. I have a special book from most of the places we visited, but one of my alltime, handsdown favorites is at gettysburg, or what a girl saw and heard of the battle by mrs. She is a former history teacher and an awardwinning editor and author. Books like michael shaaras the killer angels have made the details of the battle of gettysburg vivid and memorable. I learned that all the families in gettysburg and the surrounding countryside opened their homes and barns as hospitals, and helped to. Or what a girl saw and heard at the battle 9781879664203 by alleman, tillie pierce and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Located in downtown gettysburg along the trolley line, the inn brings together unrivaled hospitality, abundant history and a decor of casual elegance. In an effort to protect the 15yearold girl, her father sent her to the jacob weikert farm, inadvertantly placing her near little round top, scene of some of the heaviest fighting. From the coauthor of the last lecture comes a moving tribute to female friendships, with the inspiring true story of eleven girls and the ten women they became. As june came to a close and the armies moved to a collision the aura was one of excitement as.
Or what a girl saw and heard at the battle by tillie pierce alleman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. At gettysburg, or what a girl saw and heard of the battle. Fifteenyearold matilda tillie pierce saw union general buford enter town with his cavalry, saw the rout of the firs. She was 15 years old when the battle of gettysburg was fought in her hometown in july 1863. Tillie pierce is a short and compelling account of a week in a life of a teen girl who lived in gettysburg during the battle of gettysburg. At the urging of her family, tillie, along with some friends fled the village and went to the safe farmhouse of. Tillie was a fourth generation pennsylvanian and her love of the union and compassion for others served her well during one of the major civil war battles. Popular attractions gettysburg battlefield museum and gettysburg national military park are located nearby.
Welcome past and future guests to the tillie pierce house inn. As innkeepers of the tillie pierce house inn, we are committed to making your stay here as comfortable and as memorable as possible. Tillie alleman, in the office of the librarian of congress, at washington. Conveniently located along the trolley line and in close proximity to the town square in historic gettysburg. Without training, but with enormous courage and compassion, tillie and other gettysburg citizens helped save the lives of countless wounded union and confederate soldiers. Teen eyewitness to the of battle gettysburg takes readers behind the. Matilda tillie pierce a 15 yr old girl that would witness the battle of gettysburg and write one of the most famous books of the battle at gettysburg or what a girl saw and heard of the battle. The tillie pierce house inn is named for the famous young lady who lived here during the battle. Tillie pierce download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Discussion matilda tillie pierce civil war history. Memoir of tillie pierce download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. And through tillies own words, the story of one of the civil war s most famous battles comes alive. 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. The book of secrets will ensure in this modern age of technology, that the ancient tradition of family storytelling will prevail.
The daughter of a butcher, she was the youngest of four pierce children, all of whom lived above their fathers butcher shop. Teen eyewitness to the battle of gettysburg is a perfect book, balancing historical scope the battle of gettysburg with an intimate narrative of a fifteen. Published january 1st 20 by twentyfirst century books tm first published. When i traveled to the east coast a few years ago, i added to my book collection. In july 1863, this is exactly what happened to tillie pierce, a normal teenager who became an unlikely heroine of the civil war 18611865. There have been so many books written about the civil war it seems unlikely that another account could breathe new life upon the subject, yet author tanya anderson does just that in her new nonfiction historical, tillie pierce.
Im happy to announce that quindaro press has partnered with me to. Gettysburg battlefield museum and gettysburg national military park are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, check out liberty mountain ski resort. And through tillie s own words, the story of one of the civil. Teen eyewitness to the of battle gettysburg takes readers behind the scenes. Tillie pierce was the author of at gettysburg, or what a girl saw and heard of the battle. Teen eyewitness to the battle of gettysburg is a perfect book. Twentyfive years later, she wrote a book about her experiences during that time. Its a great investment if you are a independent author. Tillie pierce facts and eye witness account the history. There have been so many books written about the civil war it seems unlikely that another account could breathe new life upon the subject, yet. Mulligan macduffer adventure golf and national fallen firefighters memorial are also worth visiting.
Matilda tillie pierce was only 15 at the time of the battle of gettysburg. It is an honor and a privilege to be such an integral part of sharing the history of not only this home, but the rich history of gettysburg. Published more than a quarter of a century after the battle of gettysburg, the book recounted her experiences during the american civil war. Long considered one of the most vibrant and compelling accounts of the battle of gettysburg by a young resident of the town. Published more than a quarter of a century after the battle of gettysburg, the book recounted her experiences during the american civil. This is the story of tillie pierce, a citizen of the town of gettysburg, and her experiences during the battle. Tillie pierce tanya anderson 9781467706926 netgalley. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Click download or read online button to get tillie pierce book now. Or what a young girl saw and heard of the battle, is a wonderful eyewitness account, and one i used in my research for widow of gettysburg. Teen eyewitness to the battle of gettysburg by tanya.
Imprint, twentyfirst century books, lerner digital. Tillie s house is now the tillie pierce inn, where you could lodge during your next visit to gettysburg. Tillie pierce also known as matilda alleman was the author of at gettysburg, or what a girl saw and heard of the battle. Tillie not only witnessed the battle but also assisted the surgeons with the wounded and dying.
Tillie pierce by tanya anderson goodreads share book. Books like tillie pierce offer a smaller but effective portrait of the civilian experience. Teen eyewitness to the battle of gettysburg by tanya anderson, i was riveted by the firsthand accounts of the hardships that gettysburg citizens faced during and after the battle. Teen eyewitness to the battle of gettysburg is a perfect book, balancing historical scope the battle of gettysburg with an intimate narrative of a fifteenyearold girl caught within the threeday maelstrom of war. Author tanya anderson uses many of tillie pierce s own words, but mixes them with a more modernstyle narrative, and includes photographs, maps, and background information. From the publishers website, tanya anderson is an awardwinning editor of books for young readers. Many years later, tillie would write a book about the events that unfolded once the war hit their streets. Tillie pierce was only 15 years old when the two great armies of the north and south clashed at the battle of gettysburg. Located in gettysburg, tillie pierce house inn is in the city center. It was a 2014 yalsa excellence in nonfiction nominee, a junior library guild selection, a 2014 ibpa benjamin franklin award teen nonfiction winner, and a 2014 ncsscbc notable social studies trade book. Title page entered according to act of congress, in the year 1888, by mrs.
Enjoy free breakfast, free wifi, and onsite parking. She would become known as the voice of the civilian side of. At gettysburg tillie pierce was a 15yearold girl when the battle erupted in her hometown of gettysburg. Imagine being fifteen years old, facing the bloodiest battle ever to take place on u. Teen eyewitness to the battle of gettysburg in new york journal of books. Tillie pierce alleman hardcover, 118 pagestillie pierce alleman was fifteen years old at the time of. At gettysburg, or what a girl saw and heard of the battle is still in print today and available for purchase at the inn. Like a step back into time, the tillie pierce house inn is where history and elegance come together. Teen eyewitness to the battle of gettysburg is published by quindaro press of kansas city.
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