Civil Warscapes: Images of American Sanctuaries, Eastern Theater 1861-1863
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Rating | : | 4.35 (890 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1364983931 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 84 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-12-11 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Holzman shares his vision of these fields of battle by presenting the critical events that transpired in the middle of their uniquely American landscapes.. From the tranquil and clear water of Antietam Creek flowing under Burnside Bridge to the stone wall at the foot of Marye's Heights, where perhaps no other display of valor was equaled during the war; from the magnificent farms surrounding Gettysburg to the distant views seen from atop converging mountains at Harpers Ferry. Holzman captures the scenery of the earliest significant battlefields in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War. The windows into these historic places re
Booloomom said What a great book. Looking at the pictures and with the. What a great book. Looking at the pictures and with the descriptions, really brings the reality of the Civil War to life. Looking forward to seeing more from Matthew Holzman. I am very fortunate that I had the opportunity to listed to him speak at Shepherd University on his other book.