1932 First Edition: The Battle of Gettysburg by W.C. Storrick

Exceptionally rare 1932 first edition battlefield guide written by W.C. Storrick, Retired Superintendent of Guides at Gettysburg National Military Park. This is a significant piece of Civil War historiography from the final year before the National Park Service takeover.

About the Author:

W.C. Storrick served as an official licensed battlefield guide from 1910 until his retirement, walking the hallowed ground with actual Civil War veterans and preserving their firsthand accounts. This pamphlet represents the culmination of decades of expertise and personal insights.

Physical Details:

• Small format: approximately 6" × 9"
• Softcover, staple-bound, 32 pages
• Printed on distinctive pale green paper with black ink
• Front cover: Illustration of Confederate soldiers advancing past a tree on Little Round Top with General Warren's famous quote
• Back cover: Detailed line drawing of the North Carolina Monument by Gutzon Borglum (Mount Rushmore sculptor)

Contents:

Authoritative three-part guide covering The Country (terrain analysis), The Contestants (complete order of battle), and The Results (casualties and preservation). Written as the definitive visitor companion of its era.

Historical Significance:

Published just before the National Park Service assumed control in 1933, this represents the last of the independent guide era. Original copies often show the 25¢ price stamp inside - a window into Depression-era tourism.

Perfect For:

Serious Civil War collectors, Gettysburg enthusiasts, historians, and rare book collectors seeking authentic primary source material from the battlefield's golden age of interpretation.