Download or read book The Complete Pickett s Mill Battlefield Trail Guide written by Brad Butkovich and published by . This book was released on 2021-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Battle of Pickett's Mill was fought on May 27th, 1864 as part of the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War. A small battle, it was one of the few clear Confederate victories of the campaign. Today's Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site is a 765 acre oasis of green forest in suburban Atlanta. The battlefield is in near pristine form, with no monuments and little signage, ensuring that it looks as close to its 1864 condition as possible. In addition to history supporters, the park is enjoyed by hikers as well as flora and fauna enthusiasts.The State Historic Site boasts an impressive and extensive network of trails. The Complete Pickett's Mill Battlefield Trail Guide provides visitors and students with an in-depth explanation of the 1864 battle by walking the trail system. Building upon the park's own interpretive literature, this Trail Guide expands both the number of way points for visitors and offers more details of the battle through first-person participant accounts and extensive modern research. A must-have for studying this important battle of the Atlanta Campaign.
Download or read book Afoot and Afield Atlanta written by MARCUS WOOLF and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2015-09-21 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afoot & Afield: Atlanta by Marcus Woolf sorts through a myriad hiking opportunities at various parks, wilderness areas and other natural areas around Atlanta. With this book, people can quickly find important information to help them choose the perfect journey, including highlights they'll experience on the trail, the distance of the hike and time needed to complete the journey. Also, turn-by-turn directions identify specific features to help people avoid taking a wrong turn. Because many people now hike with a smartphone or GPS, the book includes specific waypoint coordinates, which people can load into a device to help guide them. To give people a greater understanding and appreciation for the places they visit, Afoot & Afield: Atlanta also weaves in the interesting history of Native-Americans, Civil War battles, the Georgia Gold Rush and the evolution of Atlanta. Plus, it covers some of the myths and legends born in the North Georgia Mountains. Leaning on 17 years of experience covering the outdoor industry, Woolf also included gear information and travel tips to help people hike safely.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Atlanta written by Render Davis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Atlanta includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.
Download or read book Best Hikes Atlanta written by Render Davis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Hikes Atlanta introduces nearly forty distinct outdoor hiking destinations across the metropolitan area, from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the north to the rolling, heavily forested Piedmont foothills in the south. It is an essential addition to the library of all who wish to explore the rich natural and historical sites within an hour’s drive of Atlanta.
Download or read book Battle of Pickett s Mill written by Brad Butkovich and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Civil War history examines one of General Sherman devastating losses—a battle famously captured in Ambrose Bierce’s The Crime at Pickett’s Mill. On May 27, 1864, Union forces under the command of William Tecumseh Sherman attacked Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston and his men at Pickett’s Mill in Paulding County, Georgia. Following his defeat at New Hope Church, Sherman ordered Major General Oliver Howard to attack Johnston's flank, which Sherman believed to be exposed. But the Confederate soldiers were ready, and Sherman's supporting troops never arrived. What ensued was a battle that cost 2,100 lives and a defeat that Sherman left completely out of his memoirs. In this detailed historical analysis, Brad Butkovich draws on personal letters, newspaper accounts and unit histories to bring to life the battle that Union soldier and author Ambrose Bierce called “the Dead-Line.”
Download or read book Best Hikes Near Atlanta written by Render Davis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-05-19 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Hikes Near Atlanta introduces thirty-five distinct outdoor hiking destinations across the metropolitan area, from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the north to the rolling, heavily forested Piedmont foothills in the south. It is an essential addition to the library of all who wish to explore the rich natural and historical sites within an hour's drive of Atlanta.
Download or read book The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide 10 Weekend Tours and More than 400 Sites from Antietam to Zagonyi s Charge written by Michael Weeks and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide is the definitive guidebook for Civil War tourists, from the novice historian to the die-hard Civil War buff. The book outlines ten suggested itineraries for short road trips that cover every major battle of the war that will enable a traveler to experience this definitive period of American history. For those who can’t resist trying to see it all, the book contains complete information on and reviews of almost 450 historical sites across the United States related to the Civil War, including all 384 of the principal battlefields listed by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission, as well as lodging and other travel information. The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide will enable the historical traveler of any level to experience the Civil War like no other book has done.
Download or read book 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Atlanta written by Pam Golden and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2013-03-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the South's premier cities, Atlanta is home to an abundance of spectacular hiking and walking destinations. From urban hikes to suburban parks and rural wilderness, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Atlanta shows readers how to quickly drive to and enjoy the best area hikes. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area offers a wide range of outdoor activity, including several scenic hikes. Hikes from the Georgia mountains, Stone Mountain Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Sprewell Bluff, and locations in between provide Atlantans a diverse combination of hikes in length and difficulty. In addition to scenic charm, many hikes have great historical appeal, such as Burnt Hickory Loop and Cheatham Hill Trail. Other trails, such as Grant Park Loop and the Atlanta Ramble, feature major Atlanta attractions. Complete with directions, maps, and a wealth of historical detail, the guide beckons hikers of all ages and fitness levels into the out of doors. With this newly revised and updated 3rd edition, hikers will have no trouble selecting the perfect hike for spending an hour or an afternoon out on the beautiful trails of Atlanta.
Download or read book The Battle of Pickett s Mill written by Morton R. McInvale and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-24 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Battle of Pickett's Mill: Foredoomed to Oblivion The Georgia Department of Natural Resources owns and operates 44 State parks and historic sites. Many of these parks and historic sites have not been sufficiently documented, which is required to verify site authenticity and provide information for the interpreters and site personnel. This report documents the history of Pickett's Mill battlefield in Fauld ing County, Georgia. The Battle of Pickett's Mill is significant in state history as the site of an important Civil War engagement fought on May 27, 1864. In one of the bloodiest battles of the Atlanta Campaign, Confederate forces repulsed a deter mined Union assault that cost the Federals approximately casualties. The battle, and the stand made by the Confederates in the Paulding County wil derness during late May and early June, blunted Sherman's drive on Atlanta and delayed the eventual siege and fall of Atlanta. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Guide to the Atlanta Campaign written by Jay Luvaas and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combines official histories and on-the-scene reports, orders, and letters from commanding Union officers with specially-drawn maps depicting the terrain within which they fought in May 1864. Includes easy-to-understand routes for tourists to follow.
Download or read book 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles written by Pam Golden and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the South's premier cities, Atlanta is home to an abundance of spectacular hiking and walking destinations. From urban hikes to suburban parks and rural wilderness, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Atlanta shows readers how to quickly drive to and enjoy the best area hikes. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area offers a wide range of outdoor activity, including several scenic hikes. Hikes from the Georgia mountains, Stone Mountain Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Sprewell Bluff, and locations in between provide Atlantans a diverse combination of hikes in length and difficulty. In addition to scenic charm, many hikes have great historical appeal, such as Burnt Hickory Loop and Cheatham Hill Trail. Other trails, such as Grant Park Loop and the Atlanta Ramble, feature major Atlanta attractions. Complete with directions, maps, and a wealth of historical detail, the guide beckons hikers of all ages and fitness levels into the out of doors.
Download or read book Sherman s 1864 Trail of Battle to Atlanta written by Philip L. Secrist and published by Mercer University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sherman's 1864 Trail of Battle to Atlanta traces the principal routes and sites of battle used by the Confederate and Union armies in the 120-day Atlanta Campaign. Special care is given to locating and identifying local families living along this path of war in 1864, and through their letters, diaries, or books, shares their experiences of war. Frances Howard's book In and Out of the Lines, chronicles the hardships experienced by families in the path of marching armies, and Lizzie Grimes's diary describes the burning of her house and town of Cassville, Georgia.
Download or read book National Geographic the Civil War written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in association with the Blue & Gray Education Society.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Georgia Second Edition written by Carol Thalimer and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-12-03 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains up-to-date information on travel in the state of Georgia, with recommendations on lodging, restaurants, regional events, family activities, entertainment, and natural landmarks.
Download or read book Road BikingTM Georgia written by John Trussell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Georgia, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours.
Download or read book Civil War Battlefields written by David T. Gilbert and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walk in the footsteps of history with this stunning volume that brings more than thirty Civil War battlefields to life. From the “First Battle of Bull Run” to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House four years later, this book celebrates the history and scenic beauty of these hallowed grounds in a large-format, beautifully produced volume. Explore more than thirty Civil War battlefields— from Antietam to Chancellorsville, Gettysburg to Shiloh—including the first five national battlefield parks preserved by veterans in the 1890s. Each battlefield features extensive photos of the key sites and monuments, as well as beautiful landscapes and historic archival photography. The essays enable the reader to understand each battlefield from a strategic perspective—its topography, geography, and military value—the battle’s seminal moments, and its historical significance, and guide the reader on how best to tour the grounds on foot. With maps, rarely seen archival photos, and stunning contemporary photography, this photo- and information-packed book is an inspirational bucket list for Civil War and history buffs, as well as those who wish to walk in the literal boot steps of American history.
Download or read book The Crime at Pickett s Mill written by Ambrose Bierce and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
