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THE KILLER ANGELS

THE KILLER ANGELS

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THE KILLER ANGELS

by Shaara, Michael

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Near fine in near-fine jacket.
ISBN 10
0679504664
ISBN 13
9780679504665
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New York: David McKay Company, Inc, 1974. First printing. Near fine in near-fine jacket.. First edition, review copy with publisher's slip laid in, of the surprise Pulitzer Prize-winning historical novel recreating the Battle of Gettysburg. Drawing heavily from journal entries and letters to write convincingly from the perspective of major players in the famous Civil War battle, KILLER ANGELS achieved that rare, delicate balance of dramatic storytelling and factual reporting. It brought two of its most sympathetic characters, James Longstreet and Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, into renewed popular awareness, but is also known for its compelling depiction of the everyday lives of soldiers. The book has had an immense influence on modern pop culture, particularly through the other creators it inspired: from Ken Burns in his famous documentary series on the Civil War to Joss Whedon in his science-fiction western television series FIREFLY. 8'' x 5.25''. Original blue paper boards patterned to look like quarter cloth, gilt-stamped spine. In original unclipped ($8.95) black dust jacket designed by Paul Bacon. Illustrated in black-and-white with various maps of the battle and terrain. [4], xx, 374 pages. Publisher's review slip, listing date of publication as September 6, 1974, laid in. Some foxing to top edge of text block. Jacket with a couple tiny spots of wear, one closed tear at rear fold, and a very small bit of laminate bubbling at top of joints.

Synopsis

The Killer Angels is a historical novel by Michael Shaara that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1975. The book tells the story of four days of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War: June 30, 1863, as the troops of both the Union and the Confederacy move into battle around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and July 1, July 2, and July 3, when the battle was fought. The story is character driven and told from the perspective of various protagonists.

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On Mar 26 2017, a reader said:
Brilliant depiction of various characters, from the historically pre-eminent (Lee, Chamberlain) to the minor (Spy) to the fictional participants at Gettysburg. Provides a psychological profile of those who made this hallowed ground.

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
39959
Title
THE KILLER ANGELS
Author
Shaara, Michael
Book Condition
Used - Near fine in near-fine jacket.
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First printing
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0679504664
ISBN 13
9780679504665
Publisher
David McKay Company, Inc
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1974
Keywords
20th century,American,Civil War,Historical Fiction,Pulitzer,Books to Film

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