What Was the Turning Point of the Civil War?: Alfred Waud Goes to Gettysburg book cover
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What Was the Turning Point of the Civil War?: Alfred Waud Goes to Gettysburg

Discover the story behind the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of war reporter Alfred Waud in this compelling graphic novel — written and illustrated by National Book Award-longlisted creator Ellen T. Crenshaw.

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See the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes Alfred Waud, a special artist and war correspondent whose depiction of Pickett’s Charge is thought to be the only visual account by an eyewitness. A story of extreme risk, strife, and the search for truth, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the crucial Civil War battle — brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.

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