Book excerpt: Originally printed over 30 years ago, Prelude to Gettysburg is a battle story utilizing rare eyewitness accounts of both soldiers and civilians. Also, human interest stories tell of the bravery of local citizens such as Lizzie Sweitzer, who was wounded during the fight, and telegrapher Daniel Trone. Biographical data on the leading cavalry commanders, a section on the care of the wounded and burial of the dead, plus information on Lincoln in Hanover, units raised in the area, veterans' activities, and the erection of a monument to commemorate the battle, round out this book.