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OverviewJam-packed with full-color images, detailed maps, and hundreds of historic sites, An Explorer's Guide to America's Revolutionary War is the ultimate travel guide to America's fight for freedom and democracy. Written by acclaimed historian Robert M. Dunkerly, this indispensable handbook takes you from colonial unrest to full-grown war to the creation of a new nation. The book is the recipient of a Silver Medal in the 2023 Lowell Thomas Awards (Guidebook) from the Society of American Travel Writers. Sidebars highlight important people, significant events, and interesting facts for a deeper understanding of the war. A Taste of History's chef Walter Staib provides insight into the culinary side with a series of features. Inside you'll also find: * Comprehensive information on historic houses, battlefields, churches, monuments, national historic sites, museums, historical markers, and more * Detailed visitor information on how to visit each site * 9 walking tours of revolutionary cities with step-by-step directions and colorful maps * Overview maps for each state that include battles and points of interest, plus detailed battlefield maps that highlight the action * A list of the 25 most important events to put the war into historical perspective * A fact-filled chapter providing a Revolutionary War primer Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert M DunkerlyPublisher: Blue and Gray Education Society Imprint: Blue and Gray Education Society Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.612kg ISBN: 9798218005719Pages: 464 Publication Date: 25 November 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"Offers a marvelous journey to historic sites of that period.""--Society of American Travel Writers Foundation" Author InformationRobert M. (Bert) Dunkerly is an award-winning author and speaker. He is a park ranger at the Richmond National Battlefield Park and serves on the Preservation Commission for the American Revolution Round Table-Richmond. Dunkerly is the author of over a dozen books including Unhappy Catastrophes: The American Revolution in Central New Jersey, 1776-1782 and Women of the Revolution: Bravery and Sacrifice on the Southern Battlefields. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |