Houses of Civil War America: The Homes of Robert E. Lee, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Clara Barton, and Others Who Shaped the Era

I couldn't wait to get this book, it is loaded with beautiful houses of historical people of the civil war era. Truly a must-have for those who enjoy reading and collecting historical books.

Beautiful book! I love looking at, being in, wondering around old houses. Historic houses are especially my favorite. This book allows one to get a glimpse into history even if you can’t be there in person. Reliving a past visit though these pictures is even better.

Beautiful color pictures of houses all over the eastern US that are in some way associated with the Civil War. My wife loves the pictures and the stories. It was a great Valentines Day gift for her!

Fantastic volume. Photos are good for the most part. Photographer could have taken care to take pics without intrusions such as autos, tourism signs, etc. History of each site and people involved is very well written. Only fault is the imposition of 21st century opinions and preferences on 19th century persons, especially negative opinions of Southerners of the Civil War era.

I have visited most of the places depicted (including the cover place) and can attest to the fine job the author/photographer did. This is a great picture 'souvenir' of great houses.

interesting text and historical photographs.

A present for my Dad. Very nice.

Although the introduction claims that the house is as important as the story of its occupants, this book is certainly much more about the stories of the occupants. Disappointingly few pictures of the subject houses.