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Civil War Battlefields Touring
Guides
Battlefield Tour Guides are great
sources of information to carry along when visiting Civil War sites. Each Civil
War Guide has information on the most popular traveled areas along with some
hard to find places and not so well known areas.
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A Guide to Civil War Sites in Maryland
Blue and Gray in a Border State. Soderberg. If you want to follow in the
footsteps of legions of soldiers and touch the hallowed ground of a
battlefield, then this book is for you. With more than 200 sites, it's the
most comprehensive Civil War guide to Maryland ever published. And whether
your travel is by car, on foot, or by armchair, this manual will lead you
to familiar places and to places off the beaten track. 270 pgs., 55 B&W
photos, route maps, and more. 6"x 9", sfbd.
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A Pictorial Guide to West Virginia's Civil War Sites
Cohen. This is a classic and comprehensive collection of Civil War history
with photographs and historical data for over 230 of the state's Civil War
sites. They are arranged by county and include historic houses, buildings,
monuments, battlefields and cemeteries. Most entries are accompanied by
either a contemporary photo of the site, an historical image or both. 120
pgs., 8 ½"x 11", sfbd
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A Tour Guide to the Civil War
Cromie. This fourth, fully revised edition of the classic tour guide is an
ideal travel companion and short course in Civil War history. It provides
fascinating details about the battles, events, people, and places
associated with the Civil War in the 48 contiguous states and the District
of Columbia, and includes Civil War era engravings and maps for each
state. Detailed travel directions are also included to help you plan your
own Civil War tour. 326 pgs., 6"x 9", sfbd.
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Gettysburg - A Battlefield Guide
Grimsley & Simpson. Little Round Top, the Railroad Cut, Pickett's Charge -
these are the turning points within the most important battle of the Civil
War. Even careful students of Gettysburg, however, can find themselves
disoriented when visiting the site itself. Designed to be used alone or as
a supplement to a tour, this convenient guide for serious student and
casual visitor alike makes plain the sweep of events and the geography of
the battlefield. 228 pgs., 50 B&W illustrations, 55 maps, 5¾"x 9¼", sfbd.
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Chickamauga
A Battlefield Guide with a Section on Chattanooga. Woodworth. The
hard-fought battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga changed the course of
the Civil War. Now, for the first time in one convenient guide, are
overviews of the battles with on-site tours that will help you get the
most out of a visit to the battle sites. Includes easy-to-follow
directions to specific locations that give views of the field from the
historic perspectives of the combatants. 195 pgs., 30 B&W illustrations,
44 maps, 5¾"x 9¼", sfbd.
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Insider's Guide to Civil War - Sites in the Eastern Theater
This updated 2nd Edition includes 21 detailed daytrips, each with:
regional histories, battle sites, biographies, historic sites, side trips,
personalities, accommodations, restaurants and much more. "The best single
volume travel guide I have ever seen." - Keith Gibson, Director, Virginia
Military Institute. 340 pgs., hundreds of photos and illustrations, 5¼"x
8", sfbd
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The Gettysburg Cyclorama
A Portrayal of the High Tide of the Confederacy. Thomas. The Gettysburg
Cyclorama portraying the "High Tide of the Confederacy" - on display in
the round at Gettysburg National Military Park - is one of the most unique
and truly remarkable paintings of battle scenes in existence. This book
contains the entire 360-degree scene with corresponding 1882 photographs,
present day photos, battle details and much more. 48 pgs., 70
illustrations, 8½"x 11", sfbd.
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Civil War Sites, Memorials, Museums & Library Collections
A State-By-State Guidebook to Places Open to the Public. Gelbert. This
book offers the most up-to-date information on Civil War sites across the
country. It includes a descriptive profile of each location along with the
address and telephone number, admission fees and policies, hours open, and
other pertinent information. Also includes a brief profile of each state's
role during the Civil War and a timeline of significant battles and other
events that took place there. 208 pgs., 7¼"x 10¼", hdbd.
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Gettysburg to Vicksburg
The Five Original Civil War Battlefield Parks. Meek & Hattaway. Splendidly
written and dramatically illustrated, this book is a stunning pictorial
history of the first five Civil War battlefield parks: Gettysburg,
Chickamauga-Chattanooga, Shiloh, Antietam and Vicksburg. Renowned
photographer A.J. Meek brings the battlefield parks into vivid focus with
100 memorable photographs, while noted Civil War historian Herman Hattaway
provides a brief history of these major battles and of the formation of
parks on the battlefield grounds. 216 pgs., 100 illus., 10"x 7", hdbd
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Marching Through Georgia
My Walk Along Sherman's Route. Ellis. In 1864, William T. Sherman made his
daring march from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. More than a century later,
the author set out on the same path in search of the past and his Southern
Cherokee heritage. In the people he meets, he finds contradictions and
complexities that show they too are looking for their place in life, with
one eye on history and the other on the future. 328 pages, 6"x 9",
softcover.
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Civil War Sites, Memorials, Museums, and Library Collections
A State-by-State Guidebook to Places Open to the Public. Gelbert. Arranged
by state, this reference guide provides brief descriptions and information
on Civil War sites and collections throughout the United States, including
battlefields, museums, cemeteries, and other landmarks. For each state,
there is a brief profile of its role during the Civil War and a timeline
of significant battles or other events that took place there. 280 pages,
7"x 10", softcover.
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Spirits of the Civil War
Taylor. A fascinating guide to the strange history and the ghostly
locations of the Civil War, this book takes you to dozens of haunted sites
in both the North and the South. You'll witness the haunts of slavery and
the Underground Railroad, the haunted prisons and prison camps, the
spirits of the Lincoln Assassination, and the war's haunted battlefields,
including Antietam, Stones River, Gettysburg and others. 244 pages, 7½"x
9¼", softcover.
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The Ghost Hunter's Field Guide
Gettysburg and Beyond.
Nesbitt. Focusing on the town of Gettysburg and the battlefields
surrounding it, this book investigates the history and phenomena of
ghosts, discusses the best "ghost hunting" practices, and offers
explanations as to why paranormal activity is so prevalent in Gettysburg.
You'll even follow a paranormal investigation in Gettysburg, where the
author provides historical information, photographs, driving directions,
techniques and guidance for performing your own investigation. 128 pages,
36 photographs, 5½"x 8½", softcover.
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Generals at Rest
The Grave Sites of the 425 Official Confederate Generals.
Owen & Owen. Stonewall Jackson is buried in Lexington, Virginia, but where
are the resting places of the hundreds of others - including those
generals who survived the war? Now, after 26 years of research, this guide
brings to you pictures and accompanying text on the generals' burial
sites, located in 21 states, the District of Columbia, and two foreign
countries. 388 pages, 8½"x 11", softcover.
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Civil War Mississippi
A Guide. Michael B. Ballard. In the Civil War, Mississippi experienced a
protracted and devastating invasion - Confederate and Union armies fought
fiercely at Corinth, Holly Springs, Port Gibson, Vicksburg, and many other
sites. Written with both tourists and Civil War buffs in mind, this book
contains easy-to-follow maps and a wealth of historical material
discussing the campaigns, the present-day battlefields, the battles, and
the soldiers and generals who fought.
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Civil War Battlefields
A Touring Guide. Eicher. A perfect companion for first-time and veteran
visitors to battlefields, this popular travel guide provides a thorough,
accurate and modern approach to touring these national treasures. Detailed
maps and photographs illustrate features of interest at each of the twelve
major battle areas while up-to-date narrative describes what you can see.
The easy-to-follow tour routes cover more than 1,000 battlefield features
from 20 campaigns and 40 battles. 240 pages, 6"x 9", softcover.
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Guide to the Battle of Shiloh
Luvaas, Bowman & Fullenkamp, ed. For two of the most chaotic and ravaging
days of the War, the Union forces fended off the Rebels at Shiloh. Losses
were great - more than 20,000 casualties out of 100,000 Union and
Confederate troops. Here, eyewitness accounts by battle participants and
explicit directions to points of interest provide an invaluable resource
for both travelers and non-travelers who seek a greater understanding of
this devastating event. 232 pgs., 60 B&W illustrations, 5½"x 8½", sfbd.
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Guide to the Battle of Antietam
Luvaas & Nelson, ed. "America's bloodiest day"
- the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862 - left more dead American
soldiers in its wake than any other 24-hour period in history. Eyewitness
accounts by battle participants and explicit directions to points of
interest make this guide an invaluable resource for both travelers and
non-travelers who want a greater understanding of this most devastating
event. 336 pgs., 50 B&W illustrations, 5½"x 8½", sfbd.
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Guide to the Battle of Gettysburg
Luvaas & Nelson, ed. Here is an hour-by-hour account of one of the
bloodiest and most momentous battles in history. The Battle of Gettysburg
- fought on July 1, 2, and 3, 1863 - changed the course of an epic war.
This guide provides a unique blend of documentary information and terrain
descriptions with 25 stops arranged in the order of the actual battle as
it unfolded, making it an invaluable resource for travelers and
non-travelers alike. 254 pgs., 60 B&W illustrations, 5½"x 8½", sfbd
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Guide to the Battles of Chancellorsville & Fredericksburg
Luvass & Nelson, eds. This guide to the
battles that provided the first examples of trench warfare combines
eyewitness accounts with directions to key points on the battlefields and
maps depicting the action. An invaluable resource for both travelers and
non-travelers alike. "These guides are the most thorough, detailed, and
accurate of their kind. I have used them to lead guided tours of several
battlefields, with great success." -James M. McPherson. 364 pgs., 37
photos and 24 maps, 5½"x 8¼", sfbd.
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The Official Virginia Civil
War Battlefield Guide
John S. Salmon. Of the 384 Civil War battlefields cited as critical to
preserve by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission, fully one-third are
located in Virginia. This book is a comprehensive guidebook to the most
significant battles of the Civil War, unrivaled in its category for
historical detail, accuracy, and credibility. Includes in-depth
descriptions of 127 individual battles with detailed driving direction to
each. 528 pgs., 120 B&W photos and illustrations, 142 maps, 6"x 9", sfbd
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Testament to Union
Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C.
Kathryn Allamong Jacob. Five years of history have produced more of
Washington D.C.'s public commemorative sculpture than all other years
combined. Here, the author tells the stories behind the many District of
Columbia statues that honor participants in the Civil War and testify to
their sacrifice and valor. "Reading this book makes me want to jump in the
car, drive down to Washington and look at these monuments with new eyes."
- Historic Traveler. 192 pages, 95 B&W photographs, 7"x 10", hardcover.
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The Civil War Battlefield Guide
Frances H. Kennedy. This new, 2nd edition of the definitive guide to Civil
War battles and battlefields has been greatly expanded to cover all of the
384 principal battles designated in the Civil War Sites Advisory
Commission Report. Leading historians, such as James McPherson and Gary
Gallagher contributed authoritative, concise essays, while Frances Kennedy
wrote summaries of more than 300 battles. "This is the battlefield guide
everyone needs." - The Civil War News. 525 pgs., 83 color maps, 7"x 9",
sfbd.
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Discovering the Civil War in Florida
A Reader and Guide. Paul Taylor. Chronicles Civil War activity in Florida,
exploring both land and sea maneuvers. Includes excerpts from official
government reports, firsthand accounts, and maps showing the skirmishes in
each geographical area. Also includes information such as amenities,
directions, hours and admission fees at today's historic sites. 255 pgs.,
45 B&W photos and illustrations, 6"x 9", sfbd.
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Civil War Mississippi - A Guide
Michael B. Ballard. In the Civil War, Mississippi experienced a protracted
and devastating invasion - Confederate and Union armies fought fiercely at
Corinth, Holly Springs, Port Gibson, Vicksburg, and many other sites.
Written with both tourists and Civil War buffs in mind, this book contains
easy-to-follow maps and a wealth of historical material discussing the
campaigns, the present-day battlefields, the battles, and the soldiers and
generals who fought. 135 pgs., 30 B&W photos and illustrations, 5¾"x 8",
sfbd.
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Civil War Sites
The Official Guide to Battlefields, Monuments, and More. Civil War
Preservation Trust. Easy-to-use, comprehensive, and up-to-date, this
volume is your indispensable travel guide to more than 500 Civil
War-related sites in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Visit
battlefields, antebellum mansions, state parks, cemeteries, memorials,
museums, and more with the included directions, hours, maps, information
on special events and reenactments, compelling commentary and more. 318
pgs., 75 B&W photos, 22 maps, more. 6"x 9", sfbd.
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Civil War Battlefields and Landmarks
A Photographic Tour. Highsmith & Landphair. With over 100 full
color photographs and 11 black and white historical images, this book
takes you on a unique chronological tour of all of the major Civil War
battle sites. This lavishly photographed album presents the modern beauty
of the sites in stark contrast to the horrors that occurred there, while
the closing pages document the nation's tragedy on April 14th, 1865 at
Ford's Theater. 128 pgs., 9"x 12½", hdbd.
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Insider's Guide to Civil War Sites in the Southern States
McKay. This fully revised book offers a comprehensive travel guide to the
South's most infamous battle sites. You will enter the world of Civil War
history and reenactment complete with historical background and detailed
directions to the most hard-to-find locations. From the Outer Banks of
North Carolina to the Mississippi Delta, this guide will show you the best
places to stay, eat and shop while you travel in search of history. 364
pages, illustrated, 6"x 9", softcover.
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Guide to Civil War Philadelphia
Sauers. This guidebook, the first of its kind, includes in-depth
descriptions of all of Philadelphia's Civil War museums, archives,
libraries, historical buildings, Underground Railroad sites, cemeteries
and all the commemorative statues and plaques that abound throughout the
city. It also includes an overview of the city's wartime history,
directions for reaching the sites and a selected list of accommodations
with Civil War connections. 144 pgs., 5"x 7", sfbd.
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The Lincoln Trail in Pennsylvania
A History and a Guide. Hoch. This book is the story of Abraham Lincoln in
the Keystone State: a chronicle of where he went, what he did, and what he
said in the state. It begins with his Pennsylvania ancestors, moves on to
his travels, public appearances and speeches, and concludes with his
funeral train in 1865. It tells a story, but it is also a guide for those
who would travel the state to recover the memory of America's sixteenth
president. 210 pgs., illustrated, 6"x 9", hdbd.
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Touring Virginia's and West Virginia's Civil War Sites
Johnson. Traveling through Virginia and West Virginia is made exciting
with this expertly-written guide mapping out 17 driving tours and
providing the historical backgrounds to significant Civil War sites,
including obscure but interesting places. You'll see where the first
soldiers from the North and South died and where the South's greatest
leaders were born, wounded, killed and buried. 407 pages, B&W photographs
and maps, 7½"x 8½", softcover.
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Touring the Carolinas' Civil War Sites
Johnson. With this touring guide you can choose from 19 expertly organized
driving tours to significant and lesser-known Civil War sites located in
the Carolinas. In your travels, you'll see famous Civil War battlefields,
historic forts and touching memorials. All information is combined in a
clear style that explains the history, gives concise directions and
provides easy-to-use maps. 384 pages, B&W photographs and maps, 7½"x 8½",
softcover.
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The 25 Best Civil War Sites
The Ultimate Traveler's Guide to Battlefields, Monuments & Museums.
Johnson. Follow in the footsteps of history with this comprehensive
traveler's guide to some of the most fascinating Civil War sites. Engaging
descriptions of more than 200 points of interest - including battle sites,
museums, and reenactments - photographs, suggested itineraries, and
logistical details make this the perfect guide to visiting these
historical sites and events. 256 pages, photographs, maps, 5¼"x 8",
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Fields of Glory
War in the West, the Atlanta Campaign, 1864.
Jim Miles. Traces the campaign from the Tennessee border through the heart
of Atlanta to Jonesboro. This was the victory that was key to the end of
the war! Includes a series of driving tours that enable you to see
firsthand the battlefields and important sites related to the campaign.
272 pgs., 50 B&W period photos and illustrations, 115 contemporary photos,
25 maps, and more. 8"x 10", sfbd.
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To the Sea
War in the West, Sherman's March Across Georgia and Through the
Carolinas, 1864-1865. Jim Miles. Captures every aspect of the March,
from Sherman's precise planning of the campaign to the brilliant methods
he used to execute it. Includes a series of driving tours that enable you
to see firsthand the paths the armies took. 384 pgs., 175 B&W photos and
illustrations, 8"x 10", sfbd.
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The Storm Tide
A History and Tour Guide of the War in the East, from Fredericksburg to
Mine Run, 1862 to 1863. Miles. Tracing the history of the battles of
1863, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, this
reference guide features driving tours that enable you to see the
battlefields and important sites firsthand, sidebars on military strategy,
biographical sketches of the major players, a chronology of key battles
and important events, and more. 496 pages, 473 photographs, 102 maps, 8"x
10", softcover
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A River Unvexed
Campaign for the Mississippi River. Jim Miles. This is the first
comprehensive account of the campaign for the entire Mississippi River -
from the upper river to Vicksburg - a 500-mile stretch of waterway that
was the longest battlefield in American history. Book includes driving
tours that enable you to see firsthand the battlefields and important
sites. 596 pgs., 245 B&W photos and line drawings, 60 maps, 8"x 10", sfbd.
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Forged in Fire
War in the East, From Manassas to Antietam, 1861-1862. Jim Miles.
Describes the early battles, highlighting noteworthy incidents of combat
and the contributions of the individuals whose strategies shaped them.
Includes driving tours that enable you to see firsthand the battlefields
and important sites. 526 pgs., 270 period photos and line drawings, 135
photos of the driving tour, and more. 8"x 10", sfbd.
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Buy the set and save!
A History and Tour Guide of the War Set
Includes: Forged in Fire (C10814) Piercing the Heartland (C10809) Paths to
Victory (10810) A River Unvexed (C10811) Fields of Glory (10812) To the
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