Las Animas - Bent County Library District

"This reference is the ultimate travel planner for all things national parks, scenic trails, seashores, historic areas, and more"--

Jeff Shaara, Americas premier Civil War novelist, gives a remarkable guided tour of the ten Civil War battlefields every American should visit: Shiloh, Antietam, Fredericksburg/Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, New Market, Chickamauga, the Wilderness/Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg/Appomattox. Shaara explores the history, the people, and the places that capture the true meaning and magnitude of the conflict and provides engaging...

This is a comprehensive guide to every site and swath of landscape in the U.S. National Park system, from coast-to-coast and world famous National Parks to lesser known sites of historical or natural significance including national trails and affiliated areas. Includes practical advice on how to reach each park, when to go and what to do there.