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Hiking through history, Civil War sites on the Appalachian Trail, Leanna Joyner

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Hiking through history, Civil War sites on the Appalachian Trail, Leanna Joyner

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hiking through history

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

944460390

Responsibility statement

Leanna Joyner

Sub title

Civil War sites on the Appalachian Trail

Summary

"The guide examines the significance of the present-day Appalachian Trail to freedom seekers along mountainous Underground Railroad routes and some stops that now coincide as rest stops for weary A.T. hikers. It also includes the story of John Brown's effort to end slavery in his 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry. Spanning Pennsylvania to North Carolina, the guide details specific battles and skirmishes of the Civil War that intersect the Trail, paths of attack and lines of retreat that crisscross the Trail, and hikes that give you a bird's eye perspective of the armies' lines of movement. This guide offers a way to connect with the stories, history, and ghosts of this Great War. Pass trees that stood witness to the movements of troops, to clashes, and deaths. Step over the creeks and streams that nourished the fatigued traveler. Take a quest for the history of the 19th Century in these ancient mountains of the Appalachian Trail. Hiking Through History includes 25 day hikes to explore the vignettes of our National history found along this simple footpath."--Author's website

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Civil War sites on the Appalachian Trail

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