Across the Emmitsburg Road: Gettysburg, The 16th North Carolina, and Nate Crisp by Abraham F.C. Norton When the men of Macon County marched off to war, few imagined the price they would pay upon the fields of Gettysburg. Across the Emmitsburg Road tells the story of Captain Nate Crisp and the soldiers of the 16th North Carolina as they are swept into the fury of Pickett’s Charge, where courage, loyalty, and survival collide on the bloodiest of fields. Through Nate’s eyes, readers witness not only the chaos of battle but also the quiet burdens carried by those who fought—fear, exhaustion, and the haunting question of whether honor can endure when the cause itself is collapsing. From the rolling hills of North Carolina to the stone walls of Cemetery Ridge, this is a story of men caught between duty and despair, of families torn apart, and of one officer’s struggle to preserve his humanity in the face of overwhelming loss. Blending meticulous research with vivid storytelling, Abraham F.C. Norton brings to life both the historical record of the 16th North Carolina Infantry and the personal journey of a fictional soldier who embodies the grit and grief of his time. Across the Emmitsburg Road is more than a tale of war—it is a meditation on sacrifice, loyalty, and the enduring scars left by Gettysburg on a regiment, a community, and a man.