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Blue, Gray & Crimson: A Story of Civilian Courage at Gettysburg

Sarah Kay Bierle

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Description:Though the Civil War is raging in America, fourteen-year-old Betsy Westmore and her family feel safe on their Pennsylvania farm, despite rumors of armies invading the state. But when these rumors hold more truth than originally believed, Betsy realizes her world is not as safe and peaceful as she imagined.Distant gunshots quickly escalate to the deafening noise of artillery shells shrieking through the air as the Battle of Gettysburg unfolds near the Westmore home. With an older brother already serving in the Union army, Betsy had felt she already experienced enough of this war. Can she keep her promise to her brother with war on the doorstep?Soon, Betsy’s safe haven is commandeered and converted into a field hospital where she and her family are forced to assist the wounded and dying soldiers. Betsy’s faith is tested by the startling circumstances. Can she still trust God in the midst of this terrifying battle and tragedy?During the weeks and months following the battle, Betsy witnesses the aftermath of war, experiences loss, and is left with questions she cannot answer. At the end of autumn, she wonders if the important men coming to the dedication of Gettysburg National Cemetery will explain the reason for the recent battle. Will Betsy find a satisfactory purpose for the events she has witnessed?We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Blue, Gray & Crimson: A Story of Civilian Courage at Gettysburg. To get started finding Blue, Gray & Crimson: A Story of Civilian Courage at Gettysburg, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 362

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Gazette665

Release: 2015

ISBN: 9780986202

Description: Though the Civil War is raging in America, fourteen-year-old Betsy Westmore and her family feel safe on their Pennsylvania farm, despite rumors of armies invading the state. But when these rumors hold more truth than originally believed, Betsy realizes her world is not as safe and peaceful as she imagined.Distant gunshots quickly escalate to the deafening noise of artillery shells shrieking through the air as the Battle of Gettysburg unfolds near the Westmore home. With an older brother already serving in the Union army, Betsy had felt she already experienced enough of this war. Can she keep her promise to her brother with war on the doorstep?Soon, Betsy’s safe haven is commandeered and converted into a field hospital where she and her family are forced to assist the wounded and dying soldiers. Betsy’s faith is tested by the startling circumstances. Can she still trust God in the midst of this terrifying battle and tragedy?During the weeks and months following the battle, Betsy witnesses the aftermath of war, experiences loss, and is left with questions she cannot answer. At the end of autumn, she wonders if the important men coming to the dedication of Gettysburg National Cemetery will explain the reason for the recent battle. Will Betsy find a satisfactory purpose for the events she has witnessed?We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Blue, Gray & Crimson: A Story of Civilian Courage at Gettysburg. To get started finding Blue, Gray & Crimson: A Story of Civilian Courage at Gettysburg, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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