Annual Reports To The Secretary Of War: 1893-1899 (1900)

By Gettysburg National Military Park Commis

Book Overview

Annual Reports To The Secretary Of War: 1893-1899 (1900) is a historical book written by the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission. The book is a compilation of the annual reports submitted by the commission to the Secretary of War between 1893 and 1899. The reports provide a detailed account of the progress made by the commission in preserving and maintaining the Gettysburg National Military Park, which was established to commemorate the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most significant battles of the American Civil War. The book includes information on the park's development, the acquisition of land, the construction of monuments and memorials, and the commission's efforts to promote education and tourism. The reports also highlight the challenges faced by the commission, such as funding shortages and disagreements over the design of monuments. The book offers a fascinating insight into the early years of the Gettysburg National Military Park and the efforts made to preserve this important historical site for future generations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163978469
• ISBN13: 9781163978467
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"