During the American Civil War, Washington, D.C. was the most heavily fortified city in North America. To protect Washington with all it contained and symbolized, the Army constructed a shield of fortifications: 68 enclosed earthen forts, 93 supplemental batteries, miles of military roads, and support structures for commissary, quartermaster, engineer, and civilian labor force, some of which still exist today. Revised in style, format, and content, the new edition of Mr. Lincoln's Forts is the premier historical reference ...
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During the American Civil War, Washington, D.C. was the most heavily fortified city in North America. To protect Washington with all it contained and symbolized, the Army constructed a shield of fortifications: 68 enclosed earthen forts, 93 supplemental batteries, miles of military roads, and support structures for commissary, quartermaster, engineer, and civilian labor force, some of which still exist today. Revised in style, format, and content, the new edition of Mr. Lincoln's Forts is the premier historical reference and tour guide to the Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C.
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Add this copy of Mr. Lincoln's Forts: a Guide to the Civil War Defenses to cart. $21.16, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by White Mane Publishing Company.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Very Good. Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. : White Mane Publishing, 1988. First edition, 1988. Sponsored by The Friends of Fort Ward, this book describes how to visit the forts, what to look for, and provides guidance about maps. Illustrated throughout in black and white. Softcover, 256 pages. Light shelfwear to the covers, internally very clean and free from names or other markings. Sections include: A Civil War Deterrent-The Defenses of Washington; Engineer Details of Construction; Touring the Forts South of the Potomac; Touring the Forts North of the Potomac; Touring the Forts East of the Anacostia; Touring the River Forts. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall.
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Add this copy of Mr. Lincoln's Forts: a Guide to the Civil War Defenses to cart. $78.00, good condition, Sold by Friends of the Johnson Co Lib rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lenexa, KS, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Scarecrow Press.
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Good. Ex-library hardcover with stickers and labels but otherwise appears only lightly used. All items ship Monday-Saturday-Fast Shipping in a secure package. Your purchase will help support the programs and collections of the Johnson County (Kansas) Library.
