Lee and Longstreet at High Tide: Gettysburg in the Light of the Official Records

This work offers a meticulously compiled portrait of the Gettysburg clash, drawing directly from the Official Records, battlefield letters, and General Longstreet’s own memoirs. Hand‑written missives are reproduced as fac‑similes and then transcribed, letting listeners hear the personal tone of the commanders while staying anchored in the factual reports that shaped the battle’s history. The author weaves these primary sources into a clear narrative that highlights Longstreet’s strategic decisions and the controversies that have surrounded them since the war’s end.

Supplemented by reflections from fellow veterans—including a notable letter from General Daniel E. Sickles—the book places Longstreet’s actions within the broader Union‑Confederate contest. An appendix gathers tributes from across the nation, underscoring the lasting impact of his service. Listeners will come away with a balanced, document‑based view of Gettysburg’s first act, gaining insight into the human dimensions behind the famous high tide of combat.