Historical Tours Gettysburg - Trace the Path of America''s Heritage

These history travel guides provide an introduction discussing the history and preservation of the present-day site and facilities and include a detailed, walking tour interspersed with first-hand accounts about the cemetery and events that have taken place there. A timeline runs through the walking tour giving descriptions of key personalities who conceived, planned and designed the area with brief and colorful biographies. Also included is information that visitors to the site need to know about planning a trip there, including where to stay, eat, and what to see nearby.

About the author

By Randi Minetor

Summary

Waged over three days in July 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg proved to be the turning point of the Civil War in the East. This book brings you face-to-face as never before with the people and events that shaped this epic battle.

Product details

• Authors: Minetor, Randi Minetor, Randi The Globe Pequot Press Minetor, The Globe Pequot Press
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.04.2015
• EAN: 9781493012954
• ISBN: 978-1-4930-1295-4
• No. of pages: 120
• Series: Touring History; Touring History
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Travel > Travel guides > North and Central America; Pennsylvania, Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides, TRAVEL / Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc