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The Big Book of Civil War Sites: From Fort Sumter to Appomattox, a Visitor's Guide to the History, Personalities, and Places of America's Battlefields
The Big Book of Civil War Sites From Fort Sumter to Appomattox a Visitor's Guide to the History Personalities and Places of America's Battlefields Author:John McKay, Rebeccah Pawlowski The Big Book of Civil War Sites is the consummate travel reference for America?s Civil War battlefields. Whether exploring the Southern states or the Eastern theater, history-focused travelers and Civil War buffs finally have ready access to in-depth and thorough listings of all major sites, including historical background information, tr... more »avel and lodging options, museums, and events. Top attractions in the north include the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Gettysburg National Military Park; and Harper?s Ferry National Historical Park. In the Southern states?from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the Mississippi Delta?readers will discover the fascinating and varied world of Civil War history and reenactment, and read detailed accounts of battles in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana. The comprehensive guide to America?s most famous, and infamous, Civil War battle sites, this book also includes:
* Full-color photographs, new and historical, throughout* Excerpts from the diaries, letters, and memoirs of the men who fought in this war
* A glossary of Civil War terminology
* Special features on military and civic leaders
* Directions to hard-to-find locations
* Helpful listings of restaurants, lodgings, shopping, and special events« less