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 (Bradford James)(Paperback)

The 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
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