Bicycling Gettysburg National Military Park: The Cyclist's Civil War Travel Guide, Paperback/Sue Thibodeau

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Description Bicycling Gettysburg National Military Park: The Cyclist's Civil War Travel Guide is the one-and-only book that you need to bicycle the Gettysburg battlefield. Take a ride back in time and learn the three-day story of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) from the perspective of a bicyclist. This book's 286 full-color pages are packed with 34 maps, hundreds of monument and landscape photographs, and GPS points for a 23. 8-mile looped tour over 6, 000 acres of park land. Written for experienced and recreational bicyclists alike, this guidebook is a treasure trove of historical summaries that even licensed battlefield guides will enjoy reading and (re) committing to memory. The author learned from personal experience that Gettysburg auto tours are not ideal for bicyclists who want safe, circular, and historically themed rides over park lands (avoiding traffic, where possible). This guidebook is the answer. The guidebook includes: 34 highly detailed, color bicycling maps over 6, 000 acres of park land Turn-by-turn directions for a 23. 8-mile circuit, mostly on park roads Tips on bicycling gear, restrooms, water, picnic areas, racks, etc. 100+ monument photos and GPS points, most marked on maps Map-to-text and text-to-map cross references for learning on the road Monument histories tied to all 3 days of battle events (July 1-3, 1863) 35 labeled landscape photos Orienteering tips to connect the battle story to Gettysburg geography Concise summary of the Battle of Gettysburg 6-page glossary of basic Civil War terms 10-page annotated bibliography Endnotes that document sources For the history buff ... The book's maps identify the locations of: All state monuments All equestrian monuments All bronze statues of individuals A sampling of regimental monuments for all states Farm buildings, towers, and more For the bicyclist ... The book's maps identify: All roads, especially park roads and one-way roads Significant ridges, hills, fields, woodlots, and more Natural and p