Frommer's The Civil War Trust's Official Guide to the Civil War Discovery Trail
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ISBN: 0028621441 / Publisher: Frommer's, March 1998
The Civil War Discovery Trail --which links more than 400 sites in 24 states --tells the real story...
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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 McPhersonDescriptions of the solemn battlefields, antebellum plantations, Underground Railroad sites, historic homes, state parks, cemeteries, memorials, museums, and more, along with black-and-white photosDetailed, accurate orientation maps, along with exact directions, admission fees, seasons and hours, visitor servicesState-by-state organization that lets you locate the sites easilyA complete reenactment and special events calendar
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