Righting the Longstreet Record at Gettysburg

Six Matters of Controversy and Confusion

By: Cory M. Pfarr

Narrated by: Mike Hennessy

Following up on the award-winning Longstreet at Gettysburg, this collection of new essays addresses some of the persistent questions regarding Confederate General James Longstreet's performance at the Battle of Gettysburg. Influential interpretations of his actions are evaluated for historical accuracy, drawing on often overlooked primary source material. Points of contention about Longstreet's July 2, 1863, attack are examined, along with the roots of the Longstreet-Gettysburg Controversy and the merits of Helen Longstreet's early 20th-century attempt to address it.

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balanced

very well balanced, enjoyable and sensible. often felt that Lee, AP Hill & Ewell were given a pass at Gettysburg

Stop the “character” voices shtick

The narrator trying to give different character voices comes off cartoonish. It’s insulting to the key historical figures and the intelligence of any scholar of the civil war. Essay #6 is practically unlistenable.

really enjoyed the insight on Longstreets widow.

Great flow and overall really enjoyed it. Great job by the narrator. learned a lot!

Primary Sources Matter

Pfarr does a great job delivering primary source information about Longstreet's actions at Gettysburg. I enjoyed the book and look forward to touring the battlefield with this new insight.