Placenames of the Civil War : cities, towns, villages, railroad stations, forts, camps, islands, rivers, creeks, fords and ferries / / John D. Bennett.

"Provides locations of battles and skirmishes, hospitals, prison camps, military academies, factories and navy yards, islands, rivers, creeks, fords, ferries and railroad stations, temporary forts and camps. Entries explain the origin of each placename and its wartime connections. Appendix list...

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Year of Publication:2012
Language:English
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Physical Description:v, 186 p.
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Summary:"Provides locations of battles and skirmishes, hospitals, prison camps, military academies, factories and navy yards, islands, rivers, creeks, fords, ferries and railroad stations, temporary forts and camps. Entries explain the origin of each placename and its wartime connections. Appendix lists population figures from the 1860 census, completing this informative supplement for Civil War scholars and enthusiasts"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780786470099 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786490783 (ebook)
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: John D. Bennett.