For decades, Civil War buffs and tourists have been able to follow signs to famous Civil War sites in the Carolinas, including Fort Fisher in Wilmington, North Carolina, and Fort Sumter off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. However, many of the sites from the states' rich Civil War heritage are off the beaten path. Touring the Carolinas' Civil War Sites helps travelers find the Carolinas' famous Civil War battlefields, forts, and memorials, as well as the lesser skirmish sites, homes, and towns that also played a significant role in the war. The tours in the book combine riveting history with clear, concise directions and maps, creating a book that is as fascinating to read as it is fun to take on the road. Whether you are a Civil War buff or just enjoy a fascinating drive through forgotten countryside, Touring the Carolinas' Civil War Sites provides an unforgettable look at the Carolinas' Civil War history. About the Author: Clint Johnson is the author of Touring Virginia's and West Virginia's Civil War Sites, Civil War Blunders, In the Footsteps of Robert E. Lee, and In the Footsteps of Stonewall Jackson. His articles have appeared in more than 60 magazines and newspapers. He lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Paperback, 7.5" X 8.5" 384 pages ISBN 0895871467 |
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