PURCHASE STEPHEN LANG'S THE WHEATFIELD A new Gettysburg-inspired book for young learners. Stephen Lang brings to life a story of courage and sacrifice with his new book, The Wheatfield. Featuring Lang’s poetic writing and powerful illustrations from the Brothers Smith (Alex and Adrian), this timeless story will leave an enduring impact on readers young and old. The cost of the book is $14.95 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the education and preservation mission of the Gettysburg Foundation. The Wheatfield by Stephen Lang An inspiring story of sacrifice, courage and selflessness, The Wheatfield tells the story of Union Soldier, James Jackson Purman as he vividly recalls the Battle of Gettysburg and his fateful encounters with friends and foe. Returning to Gettysburg 50 years after the battle, Purman and other battle-weary Civil War veterans gather in harmony, stripping away their former allegiances to north and south in hopes of peaceful fellowship. Stephen Lang Acclaimed stage and screen actor, playwright, and author Stephen Lang has explored the nature of heroism, both as author and actor in Beyond Glory, His Dark Land and The Wheatfield. His films include Gettysburg, Gods and Generals, Tombstone and Avatar. Receiving many honors for his work including the New York State Archives History Award, Lang is the recipient of the inaugural Kinsley Award from the Gettysburg Foundation, recognizing his dedication and commitment to the preservation of the battlefield and its history. James Jackson Purman A 22-year-old lieutenant serving with the 140th Pennsylvania Infantry, James Jackson Purman earned the Medal of Honor for his heroism in the Wheatfield. The citation for the honor reads "Voluntarily assisted a wounded comrade to a place of apparent safety while the enemy were in close proximity; he received the fire of the enemy and a wound which resulted in the amputation of his left leg." (Book illustrations by the Brothers Smith) PURCHASE STEPHEN LANG'S THE WHEATFIELD Gettysburg Foundation: 1195 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg, PA 17325 United States Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center Hours: Open Daily Dec. - Feb.: 9 AM - 4 PM March - Nov.: 9 AM - 5 PM Privacy Terms of Use Connect with us: About Cookies On This Site We use technologies to personalize and enhance your experience on our site. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn more or manage your personal preferences in our Cookie Consent Tool. By using our site, you agree to our use of these technologies. I UNDERSTAND UPDATE MY COOKIE PREFERENCES We Value Your Privacy SETTINGS NextRoll, Inc. ("NextRoll") and our advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies on this site and use personal data (e.g., your IP address). If you consent, the cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes described below. You can click "Allow All" or "Decline All" or click Settings above to customize your consent. NextRoll and our advertising partners process personal data to: ● Store and/or access information on a device; ● Create a personalized content profile; ● Select personalised content; ● Personalized ads, ad measurement and audience insights; ● Product development. For some of the purposes above, our advertising partners: ● Use precise geolocation data. Some of our partners rely on their legitimate business interests to process personal data. View our advertising partners if you wish to provide or deny consent for specific partners, review the purposes each partner believes they have a legitimate interest for, and object to such processing. If you select Decline All, you will still be able to view content on this site and you will still receive advertising, but the advertising will not be tailored for you. You may change your setting whenever you see the on this site. DECLINE ALL ALLOW ALL