Author : Civil War Trust
Publisher : *Frommers
ISBN 13 : 9780028621449
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (214 download)
Book Synopsis Frommer's The Civil War Trust's Official Guide to the Civil War Discovery Trail by : Civil War Trust
Download or read book Frommer's The Civil War Trust's Official Guide to the Civil War Discovery Trail written by Civil War Trust and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 1998-04-03 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Civil War Discovery Trail --which links more than 400 sites in 24 states --tells the real story of the Civil War and its impact on America. Relive history as it really happened, from the first shots fired at Fort Sumter to Lincoln's fateful last night at Ford's Theater. This completely updated edition contains more sites, in more states, than ever before. You'll find: A brief historical overview by Pulitzer Prize-winner James McPherson Descriptions of the solemn battlefields, antebellum plantations, Underground Railroad sites, historic homes, state parks, cemeteries, memorials, museums, and more, along with black-and-white photos Detailed, accurate orientation maps, along with exact directions, admission fees, seasons and hours, visitor services State-by-state organization that lets you locate the sites easily A complete reenactment and special events calendar