Civil War Battlefields: Walking the Trails of History

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Walk in the footsteps of history with this stunning volume that brings more than thirty Civil War battlefields to life.
 
From the “First Battle of Bull Run” to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House four years later, this book celebrates the history and scenic beauty of these hallowed grounds in a large-format, beautifully produced volume.
 
Explore more than thirty Civil War battlefields— from Antietam to Chancellorsville, Gettysburg to Shiloh—including the first five national battlefield parks preserved by veterans in the 1890s. Each battlefield features extensive photos of the key sites and monuments, as well as beautiful landscapes and historic archival photography. The essays enable the reader to understand each battlefield from a strategic perspective—its topography, geography, and military value—the battle’s seminal moments, and its historical significance, and guide the reader on how best to tour the grounds on foot.
 
With maps, rarely seen archival photos, and stunning contemporary photography, this photo- and information-packed book is an inspirational bucket list for Civil War and history buffs, as well as those who wish to walk in the literal boot steps of American history.

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Explores this legendary footpath in detail: with a foreword by Bill Bryson and filled with more than 300 contemporary images, as well as unpublished historical photos, documents, and maps from the ATC archives. A hiker’s dream bucket list is embodied in this lavishly illustrated celebration of more than 50,000 miles of America’s most iconic trails. A hiker’s dream bucket list is embodied in this lavishly illustrated celebration of more than eighty of the world’s most iconic trails. Explores this iconic crown jewel of America’s trails with more than 250 spectacular contemporary images, historical photos and documents from the Continental Divide Trail Coalition archives, and detailed maps. Winner of the 2020 National Outdoor Book Award, this book is a hiker’s inspirational bucket list embodied in a lavishly illustrated celebration of our nation’s one hundred best mountain trails. This official book published with the Adirondack Mountain Club celebrates America’s original hiking destination through breathtaking contemporary photography, maps, rarely seen archival photos.

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A complete guide to the Appalachian Trail shelters that provide a gathering place and a sense of community along America’s most famous footpath. This official book celebrates the trails of the Pacific Northwest with stunning photography, maps, rarely seen archival photos, and information-packed text by top regional hiking authors that brings the history of the trails to life. An inspirational bucket list for hikers, history buffs, armchair travelers, and all those who wish to walk in the hallowed footsteps of American history. An unprecedented showcase and practical travel guide to the finest woodland hiking opportunities, calling us to get out “into the woods” but also reminding us of the importance of leaving no trace through these fragile ecosystems. The official book on one of America’s most iconic hiking trails, with a foreword by Cheryl Strayed, maps, rarely seen archival photos and historical ephemera, and stunning contemporary photography. Walk in the footsteps of history with this stunning volume that brings more than thirty Civil War battlefields to life.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rizzoli; Illustrated edition (March 14, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0847859126
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0847859122
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.69 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.4 x 1.5 x 10.3 inches