Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River, June 1863

This compelling page-turner is the first in-depth study of a fascinating but largely overlooked operation by part of Richard Ewell's Second Corps in June 1863 that not only shaped the course of the Gettysburg Campaign, but may well have altered the course of our nation's history. Scott Mingus's Flames Beyond Gettysburg vividly narrates both sides of Ewell's drama-filled expedition, including key Southern decisions, the response of the Pennsylvania militiamen and civilians who opposed the Confederates, and the stunning climax at the Columbia bridge. Mingus's study also features detailed driving tours of the various sites discussed in the book, complete with photos and GPS coordinates. Updated with additional primary sources, new photos, and original maps by cartographer Steven Stanley, the fast-paced and gracefully written Flames Beyond Gettysburg will be hailed as an important addition to the Gettysburg literature.