Arlington National Cemetery : Shrine to America's Heroes (Paperback)

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Arlington National Cemetery is America's most treasured national burial ground, steeped in history and the site of our most solemn, national memories. Arlington National Cemetery: Shrine to America's Heroes, the definitive guide that describes Arlington, its history, and its heroes, is now available in an updated, second edition. Painstakingly researched, Arlington National Cemetery has been written in close cooperation with Arlington National Cemetery, the National Park Service, and Arlington House. Revised and updated material includes additional page-long biographies of American heroes as well as greatly expanded listings of other notable persons buried at Arlington. Up-to-date sections on memorials and Arlington procedures, more photos, and an easy-to-use foldout map make this book a wonderful resource for history buffs, military personnel and their families, and tourists.

About the Author

A native of Quincy, Illinois, James Edward Peters is a graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and the New England School of Law. With this book, he takes his place as a recognized authority on America's most important burial ground.

Product Details

• Paperback: 333 pages
• Publisher: Woodbine House; 2 edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890627143
• ISBN-13: 978-1890627140
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,021,549 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Arlington National Cemetary Shrine to National Heros. GREAT!, June 11, 2000

By	Brian Gould (Livermore, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arlington National Cemetery: Shrine to America's Heroes (Paperback)

This is by far the best text devoted to the history of Arlington national cemetery I've seen. It begins with a detailed hisory of how the Washington-Lee family aquired the property, and the government seizure during the Civil war.. The property was used as a burial ground in part to prevent Robert E. Lee family from returning. The book goes on to list numerous notables now buried there and includes a brief but informative biography of each, most have pictures of the gravesite. Finally the book lists the many memorials inside and around the cemetery and the offical requirements for burial at Arlington.. A Fascinating book, I've read it several times and find something new every time I pick it up. Well worth purchasing for the history buff, or the casual tourist who wants to learn more about our most important national shrine.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Comprehensive Guide to a National Shrine, May 15, 2003

By	"eugenea33" (Skokie, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews

I first found this book in it's first edition in 1994 after a trip to D.C. After picking it up from the library, I really wished that I had it when I was in D.C. I read it from cover to cover and learned so much about Arlington. I picked up the second edition during a visit to ANC in September, 2001. Every grave marker and memorial of renown is mentioned and the history behind the larger monuments is very good. It would be really nice if color pictures accompanied the text. I hope that Mr. Peters continues to update the book every now and then.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb guide for any traveler seeking to visit and pay his respects to these hallowed burial grounds, December 9, 2008

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arlington National Cemetery: Shrine to America's Heroes (Paperback)

Now in its third newly revised edition, Arlington National Cemetery is a thorough guide to America's shrine upholding the highest respect in memory of the astronauts, actors, writers, and Supreme Court justices among its 300,000 honored dead. Chapters discuss Arlington's history up to the present day, the American patriots and noted heroes buried there, major monuments and memorials including living memorials (a.k.a. tree dedications), and a handy visitor's guide. Appendices and an index round out this superb guide for any traveler seeking to visit and pay his respects to these hallowed burial grounds.