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Jennie Wade of Gettysburg: The Complete Story of the Only Civilian Killed During the Battle of Gettysburg Paperback – May 2, 2018

by Cindy L. Small (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 29 ratings
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During the Civil War, citizens were usually unscathed if they were able to stay out of harm’s way. However, on July 3, 1863, Mary Virginia “Jennie” Wade was kneading dough for biscuits in her sister's home on Baltimore Street when she was killed instantly—by a bullet passing through two wooden doors that struck her heart. In that moment, Jennie Wade became the only Gettysburg civilian to be killed outright during the battle. That is usually all visitors hear about this "Gettysburg Maid."

For the first time, author Cindy Small presents a complete narrative of Jennie Wade, her life, her family, and her untimely death on that fateful July day. Illustrated with period photos, detailed research includes other injured civilians, the relationship between Jennie and Jack Skelly, rumors of Jennie's reputation, the possible origin of the fatal shot, and details of Jennie's first coffin and three burials. Here is Jennie Wade's whole story.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
Chapters 1–12: The Jennie Wade Story
Appendix I: Other Civilian Losses during and after the Battle of Gettysburg
Appendix II: The Moral Factor in Determining the Reputation of Mary Virginia Wade
Appendix III: The Relationship between Jennie Wade and Jack Skelly
Appendix IV: Why was John Burns Antagonistic toward Jennie Wade and Others in Gettysburg?
Appendix V: The Interesting History of Jennie Wade's First Coffin
Appendix VI: The Fatal Shot—From Where and By Whom?
Appendix VII: Where was Wesley Culp Buried?
Appendix VIII: John White Johnston
Notes to the Appendices
Notes
Photo Credits
About the Author
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  1. Print length
    104 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Gettysburg Publishing
  4. Publication date
    May 2, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0983863199
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0983863199
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About the Author

Cindy L. Small was born and raised in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Science degree in Communications/Journalism from Shippensburg University. She has held positions as a National Park Service Interpretive Ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park, and in the public relations and marketing fields at Gettysburg College, the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Gettysburg Hospital, and Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Cindy edited 16 Civil War books written by her late husband, Gregory A. Coco, as well as numerous historic articles for publication.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gettysburg Publishing (May 2, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0983863199
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0983863199
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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M killela
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good history book on the only victim of Gettysburg Battle and civil war
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
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This was sad but so informative if you ever want a good idea of what women went through during a battle in the civil war and unfortunately Mary Virginia Wade. Only civilian to lose her life during the Battle of Gettysburg
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Wendy
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of information
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
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Gives information to supplement the tour of the house. Good information, referenced well.
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PSUGRAD
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018
I purchased this book in Gettysburg this past summer. It was a quick read. As a student of the Civil War, it shed new information to me concerning the Jennie Wade story. I thought the Appendixs at the end also added interesting details. I would recommend this book. I read this book right after I read "Gettysburg Rebels: Five Native Sons Who Came Home to Fight as Confederate Soldiers". It was interesting how both of these books complimented each other. The only difference is where they say Wesley Culp was killed at. I was curious to how others rated this book and was surprised no one had. So I decided to share my thoughts. Again I would recommend this book and the other one I mentioned.
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Sassy68
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book written about Jenny Wade
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2021
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This was the best book I've read on the life of Jenny Wade; very detailed and interesting.
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