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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 by James C. Bradford (2023, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherGlobe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-101493072021
ISBN-139781493072026
eBay Product ID (ePID)26057266518
Product Key Features
Book TitleBig Book of Civil War Sites : From Fort Sumter to Appomattox, a Visitor's Guide to the History, Personalities, and Places of America's Battlefields
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2023
TopicUnited States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military / United States
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorJames C. Bradford
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight0 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width7.6 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Now in a newly updated and expanded paperback edition, "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" must be considered an essential and core addition to personal, professional, community, college, and university library American Civil War collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists. Comprehensive, illustrated, and thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, "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" is also available in a digital book format."
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Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal973.7
SynopsisThe definitive travel reference for America's most famous--and infamous--Civil War battle sites! With The Big Book of Civil War Sites, history-focused travelers finally have ready access to in-depth and thorough listings of all sites associated with the major battles of a devastating war that transformed the nation. Whether for exploring the Southern states or the Eastern theater, this book provides a full range of historical background information, travel and lodging options, museums, tours, and special events. Top attractions in the North include the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Gettysburg National Military Park; and Harpers 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 read detailed accounts of battles in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana. The Big Book of Civil War Sites includes: * Thorough listings of all major sites, including historical background information * Full-color photographs throughout * Special features on military and civic leaders * A glossary of Civil War terminology * Directions to hard-to-find locations * Helpful listings of restaurants, lodgings, shopping, tours, and special events, The definitive travel reference for America's most famous, and infamous, Civil War battle sites- a tribute to the war's 150th anniversary (2011-2015) With The Big Book of Civil War Sites, history-focused travelers finally have ready access to in-depth and thorough listings of all sites associated with the major battles of a devastating war that transformed the nation. Whether for exploring the Southern states or the Eastern theater, this book provides a full range of historical background information, travel and lodging options, museums, tours, and special events. Top attractions in the North include the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Gettysburg National Military Park; and Harpers 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 read detailed accounts of battles in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana. Being published in 2011, which will see numerous national, state, and local events marking the Civil War's sesquicentennial, The Big Book of Civil War Sites includes: * Thorough listings of all major sites, including historical background information * Full-color photographs throughout * Special features on military and civic leaders * A glossary of Civil War terminology * Directions to hard-to-find locations * Helpful listings of restaurants, lodgings, shopping, tours, and special events, 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, travel ......
LC Classification NumberE641
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