Civil War Battlefields: A Touring Guide [Paperback]

David J. Eicher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1995

Here, for the first time, is a book that goes beyond providing just a brief battle history for each of the Civil War parks. Civil War Battlefields presents a detailed, clear narrative describing exactly what visitors can see and do in twelve important battlefield areas covering 22 campaigns and approxiamately 40 separate battles.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Civil War historian Eicher has produced perhaps the most comprehensive tourist guide to major battle sites?a book that deserves a place on school and public library shelves. Students doing research on the Civil War will have as much enjoyment from this book as the vacationer planning a trip to visit the battlefields in person. More than 40 separate battles are described in detail, along with tourist amenities (if available) and suggestions on getting off the main roads and exploring on your own. The Civil War remains a hot item in most public and school libraries, and this book will be a welcome addition to everyone's collection.?Joseph L. Carlson, Vandenberg Air Force Base Lib., Cal.
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Review

"Civil War Battlefields: A Touring Guide provides a detailed. accurate and modern approach to touring these national treasures." (Kentucky Monthly )

"...of all the books written about the war none provided any detailed information about what could be seen at the major sites. This book triest to remedy that oversight." (June Sawyer Chicago Tribune )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing; Revised edition edition (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878338810
• ISBN-13: 978-0878338818
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #979,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific guide to the Civil War Battlefields, June 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Civil War Battlefields: A Touring Guide (Paperback)

I found this book to be the best in this area. Many of the others I looked into were too compact, too poorly detailed, or far too many advertisements, difficult to read or just too hard to figure out. Mr Eicher does the job right. Each battlefield is detailed out with great maps, numbered markers and a condensed history. The maps are perfect for a colored marker pen to assist when driving along or for walking the trails. My first copy, after my vacation two years ago, disapeared, so I bought another copy for my trip next year. A great gift or keep handy for your next trip to Chickamaug, Five Forks, Franklin or when watching a theme related movie. Five and a half stars. Check it out!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Overall Guide to Civil War Battlefields, December 2, 2003

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Robert Zebian "Bob Zebian" (Colleyville, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Civil War Battlefields: A Touring Guide (Hardcover)

I recently toured several battlefields in PA, VA, and MD. This book accompanied me wherever I went. It is a good, functional introduction to the battlefields. It really helped to review this guide nightly before reaching the battlefield next day, so I had a daily starting point and agenda. It also helped to fill in some historical perspective not offered by the US Park Service maps & brochures. I would recommend it to anyone touring a Civil War battlefield.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Leave Home Without It !, April 16, 2006

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Tracey L. Bird "civil war geek, rubber stamp ... (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Civil War Battlefields: A Touring Guide (Paperback)

I purchased this book before my 'mini-tour' of Gettysburg, Antietam, Chancerlorsville, and Appotmattox last fall - Awesome!!! SO many detailed directions to sites we would NEVER have know existed. If you plan on visiting any major Civil War Battlefield I highly recomend the book!