For the diehard Civil War buff, this tour guide features ten different itineraries that lead visitors through every major campaign site, as well as 450 lesser-known venues in unlikely places such as Idaho and New Mexico. Original.
For three months, Johnston moved constantly and took strong defensive positions to block Sherman's advance. However, Davis, who had never been on good terms with Johnston, removed him from command for his lack of aggressiveness.
Grant surmised that Sherman's crossing of the Roanoke would be the trigger for the rebels to withdraw, with their only hope being to unite with Johnston's army to the south. He did not want to wait for Lee and Johnston to make plans to ...
This new edition of a popular travel guide provides a detailed accurate and modern approach to touring these national treasures.
ASIAN Xiao Bao Biscuit $$ (www.xiaobaobiscuit.com; 224 Rutledge Ave, cnr of Spring St; lunch $10, dinner smallplates $8-10, mains $12-17; 11:30am-2pm & 5:30-10pm Mon-Sat) Exposed brick walls, concrete floor and housed in a former gas ...
The book expertly explores the commonwealth’s Civil War sites for those hoping to gain greater insight and understanding of the conflict.
A guide to over five hundred historic Civil War battlefield sites includes maps, walking tours, suggested readings, and histories of the battles.
Complemented by maps and photographs, a comprehensive overview of America's hallowed Civil War battlefields offers detailed descriptions of the landmarks, attractions, history, and more of such locales as Gettysburg, Antietam, Shiloh, ...
Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Civil War Trail Road Trips is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.
Inside this completely updated edition you'll find themed driving tours, over 130 recommended sites, suggestions for kids and parents, maps, and the insights of two experienced road trippers.
The year 2011 marks the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, and so the time is right for this indispensable collection of 150 key places to see and things to do to remember and to honor the sacrifices made during America’s epic struggle.