Most Americans have heard of Arlington National Cemetery, yet many of those interred rest in obscurity.
About the Author: James Gindlesperger is the author of several books about the Civil War: Escape from Libby Prison, Seed Corn of the Confederacy, and Fire on the Water.
384 Pages
Travel, Special Interest

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About the Book

This book tells the stories of 250 people buried in Arlington National Cemetery, accompanied by color photographs and GPS coordinates.

Book Synopsis

Most Americans have heard of Arlington National Cemetery, yet many of those interred rest in obscurity. This book seeks to honor their memories by telling the stories of 250 people buried here. Many were battlefield heroes, but some survived war to go on to major accomplishments. There are also stories of the original inhabitants of the cemetery, slaves and freedmen who worked on the Lee estate. In addition, the book covers popular sites such as the Tomb of the Unknowns and President Kennedy's gravesite.

Navigating Arlington can be frustrating for visitors. Searching for a particular section of the cemetery is impractical without a map, and locating a specific grave within a section can lead to expenditure of significant time and energy. To aid visitors, a series of maps presents logical starting points. There is a GPS coordinate for each gravesite, which combines with the cemetery's smart phone application to make location simple. The description of each site is accompanied by a color photograph.

James Gindlesperger is the author of several books about the Civil War: Escape from Libby Prison, Seed Corn of the Confederacy, and Fire on the Water. He and his wife also co-authored So You Think You Know Gettysburg? and So You Think You Know Antietam?, which were both honored as Foreword Reviews' Book of the Year finalists in the travel category. They live in Johnstown, PA.

" . . . James Gindlesperger offers a beautiful tribute . . . Arlington: A Color Guide to America's Most Famous Cemetery is a must read for anyone interested in Arlington National Cemetery and the intriguing stories of some who are interred there." -David D. Haught, Military Review

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Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 7.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.0 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 384

Genre: Travel

Sub-Genre: Special Interest

Publisher: Blair

Theme: Military

Format: Paperback

Author: James Gindlesperger

Language: English

Street Date: March 7, 2017

TCIN: 1000101921

UPC: 9780895876775

Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-0146

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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