Civil War Battlefields: A Touring Guide (Paperback)

by David J. Eicher (Author)

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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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing; Revised edition edition (April 25, 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: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #477,729 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

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

By	Robert Zebian "Bob Zebian" (Colleyville, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

3.0 out of 5 stars Missed my needs, March 29, 2009

By	Patti Reader (WNY) - See all my reviews

While this book admirably grouped points of interest surrounding prominent battlefields, I was looking for something that said "You are vacationing in this area and these Civil War locations are within driving distance". I did not get that from this book and was overall disappointed for my needs. Someone else may find it suits them.