Download or read book The Battle of Lewisburg May 23 1862 written by Richard L. Armstrong and published by 35th Star Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The early morning hours of May 23, 1862 brought the horror of war to the residents of the small, mountain town of Lewisburg, Virginia (now West Virginia). A brigade of Union troops, commanded by Colonel George Crook, had occupied the heavily Confederate leaning town less than two weeks earlier. Now, Lewisburg felt the fury of a battle waged in her streets. Bullets flew in every direction. Cannon balls whistled overhead and occasionally struck the homes and other buildings of the town. Confederate soldiers, some of whom grew up in Lewisburg, fought and died in their hometown. A few hours later, 240 Confederates were killed, wounded, or taken prisoner. The victorious Union troops suffered the loss of 93 men killed, wounded, and captured. Confederate Brigadier General Henry Heth, with a superior force, now found himself forced to retreat in complete disarray. Colonel George Crook would soon be promoted to brigadier general, largely because of his conduct at Lewisburg. This carefully researched book by historian and author Richard L. Armstrong contains 248 pages, 34 images, and 13 maps (including a detailed map of the town the day after the battle by Captain Hiram F. Devol of the 36th Ohio Infantry). The cover features the beautiful painting of Lewisburg in the 1850s by renowned landscape artist Edward Beyer. Lewisburg, now a part of the state of West Virginia, is the county seat of Greenbrier County, and is named for Revolutionary War period General Andrew Lewis. A previous winner of the “Coolest Small Towns in America” award, the town offers many quaint shops, restaurants, galleries, and other attractions. Walking tour brochures, including one focused on the Battle of Lewisburg, are available at the Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center, located downtown on the corner of Washington and Court Streets.
Download or read book Greenbrier County WV Heritage 1997 written by and published by S. E. Grose. This book was released on with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Explorer s Guide West Virginia Second Edition Explorer s Complete written by Leonard M. Adkins and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-05-02 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than half of the country's population lives within a day's drive of West Virginia, and savvy travelers have known that it is the playground of the East. Whether you’d like to visit historic sites; take scenic drives or walking tours; go hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, or fishing; or take in museums small and large, author Leonard Adkins steers you to the best that West Virginia has to offer. The locals know where to find hidden swimmin’ holes, waterfalls, and the best barbecue joints, and now you will too! Features detailed, opinionated reviews of dining and lodging places as well as tools to help you plan and make the most of your trip.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide The Shenandoah Valley and Mountains of the Virginias written by Jim Hargan and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2005-04-19 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively, comprehensive guide to the southern Appalachians, from Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains to the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia. With visitation levels that rival Orlando and New York City, the southern Appalachians draw a huge array of weekenders, adventurers, and long-term visitors. This book offers historical insight, outdoor adventure, and all the information most travelers need to plan and enjoy their journey. This guide also serves as an insider's handbook to the nine national parks, offering active travelers the best access points and trailheads for kayaking, biking, and hiking excursions. In addition, this comprehensive guide to the region includes opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, and vacation cabins; hundreds of dining reviews, from barbecue to four-star cuisine; up-to-date maps; an alphabetical "What's Where" subject guide to aid in trip planning; and handy icons that point out family-friendly establishments, wheelchair access, places of special value, and lodgings that accept pets.
Download or read book Tour Book written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1036 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book West Virginia Off the Beaten Path written by Su Clauson-Wicker and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: West Virginia Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, West Virginia Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of West Virginia that other guidebooks just don't offer.
Download or read book Fodor s USA 28th Edition written by Inc. (NA) Fodor's Travel Publications and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 1106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides travel and tourist information, including maps, ratings, and prices, for all states, major cities, and historic and vacation sites throughout the United States
Download or read book Amick Partisan Rangers written by David Emmick and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the winds of war began to blow in the spring of 1861, John W. Amick joined the Greenbrier Sharpshooters. According to family legend he was a captain at Carnifex Ferry, Lewisburg and Dogwood Gap reported first to Jackson then later to Lee. In 1862, Captain John Amick led the scouts for General Loring as he recaptured the Kanawha Valley from the invading Yankees. During the war, the Amick scouts battled invaders on Sewell Mountain throughout 1862 and 1863. The Amick Company of Scouts were used as spies across western Virginia. As the Confederacy became overwhelmed in spring of 1864, Captain John resigned his commission to form a guerilla band to protect his family and home. The Amick Partisan Rangers quickly grew to a battalion of four companies commanded by captains Tyree, Halstead, McClung and Baumgardner. The Yankees soon put a price on his head - wanted dead or alive. But his mother said, "You've got to catch him before you can hang him." This is the story of the Amick Partisan Rangers.
Download or read book Wonderful West Virginia written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scenic Routes Byways West Virginia written by Su Clauson-Wicker and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-07-16 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scenic Routes & Byways West Virginia features nearly twenty-five separate drives through the Mountain State, from rock ridges and gorges to springs, spas and rustic farms. An indispensable highway companion, Scenic Routes & Byways West Virginia includes route maps and in-depth descriptions of attractions.
Download or read book Scenic Driving West Virginia written by Su Clauson-Wicker and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scenic Driving West Virginia features twenty-five separate drives through the Mountain State, from rock ridges and gorges to springs, spas and rustic farms. An indispensable highway companion, Scenic Driving West Virginia includes route maps and in-depth descriptions of attractions.
Download or read book The National Trust Guide to Historic Bed Breakfasts Inns and Small Hotels written by National Trust for Historic Preservation and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1999-03-08 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a new edition! The definitive guide to America's historic getaways. Vacations to remember start with this National Trust guide to the most historically interesting accommodations across the nation. Thoroughly revised and updated, this edition includes over 600 unique historic lodgings—from one-room guesthouses to 100-room family-run resorts. Entries include information about building architecture and craftsmanship, plus fascinating facts about famous residents, important events, and more. A Great Lakes lighthouse, a Hawaiian pineapple plantation, a sailor's boardinghouse in Maryland . . . these are just a few of the exciting possibilities you'll want to explore. Whether you're planning a short weekend break or longer trips, you'll discover a treasury of places to stay where you can make history—and become part of it!
Download or read book History of West Virginia Old and New written by James Morton Callahan and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to Scenic Highways Byways written by and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the scenery, history, and points of interest along three hundred scenic routes across the United States.
Download or read book Civil War Sites written by Civil War Preservation Trust and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-use guide, completely revised and updated in clear, concise prose, features more than hundreds of sites in 31 states--solemn battlefields, gracious mansions, state parks, cemeteries, memorials, museums, and more. Specific directions, hours, and contact information help to plan the trip; evocative description and detailed maps help orient you when you're there. Also, boxed sidebars highlight select people and events of the Civil War.
Download or read book Away for the Weekend Mid Atlantic written by Eleanor Berman and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are 52 weekend and day trips for every season of the year within 250 miles of Washington, D.C., Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. It features scores of suggestions for shopping, antiquing, sightseeing, and visiting museums. Area maps, driving directions, and information of accommodations and restaurants are included.
Download or read book National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expanded to include all U.S. designated America's Byways as well as other selected drives in all 50 states, this stunning new edition features unique driving tours through virtually every kind of landscape--spectacular coastlines, mountains, lakes, small towns, ranches and farmlands, islands, bays, and river valleys.
