Bibliograph

Gettysburg, the graphic novel, written and illustrated by C.M. Butzer

Type

Label

Gettysburg, the graphic novel, written and illustrated by C.M. Butzer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 80)

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gettysburg

Nature of contents

bibliographycomics graphic novels

Oclc number

214063655

Responsibility statement

written and illustrated by C.M. Butzer

Sub title

the graphic novel

Summary

Presents a comic book style depiction of the Battle of Gettysburg, the national movement to create a memorial at the battle site, and the day of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in 1863, drawn from first-person letters, speeches, and other primary sources. The address itself is played out over sixteen pages, with every phrase given a visual interpretation that will resonate with young readers. Also contains page level author's notes and the Gettysburg Address, in both comic book and text forms

Target audience

juvenile

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