Description
Book SynopsisTourists can step back in time as they travel the same roads and waterways that American and British troops did two centuries ago.
Trade ReviewEshelman offers context, directions, maps and other pertinent details for those with a taste for exploring sites related to the war. Richmond Times-Dispatch An exceptional companion volume to the previous book that allows readers an unrivaled view or all the battles and campaigns... If you like your history both immediate and personal, this is the book for you! -- Blaine Taylor Sea Classics A Travel Guide to the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake is a first-rate tool for those exploring the Chesapeake Theater. -- Command Sergeant Major James H. Clifford, USA-Ret. On Point
Table of ContentsList of Abbreviation
Overview
Part I: Historic Route Tours
British Invasion Tour (Maryland)
Battle of Bladensburg Tour (Maryland)
Saving the Declaration of Independence Tour (District of Columbia, Virginia)
First Family Flight Tour (District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland)
Battle of North Point Tour (Maryland)
Part II: Historic City, Town, and Regional Tours
Maryland
Annapolis and U.S. Naval Academy Tour
Baltimore Tour
Southern Maryland Tour
Maryland Eastern Shore Tour
Head of the Chesapeake Tour
Frederick Tour
Virginia
Alexandria Tour
Greater Norfolk Tour
Richmond and Petersburg Tour
Tappahannock Tour
Central Virginia Tour
Other Tidewater Virginia Sites
District of Columbia
Washington, D.C., Tour
Acknowledgments
Appendixes
A. Suggested Walks
B. Suggested Bicycling Areas
C. Canoe, Kayak, and Small Boating Area
D. Boat Excursions
Suggested Reading
Index
