Most Americans have heard of Arlington National Cemetery, yet many of
those interred rest in obscurity. This book seeks to honor their
memories by telling the stories of 250 people buried here. Many were
battlefield heroes, but some survived war to go on to major
accomplishments. There are also stories of the original inhabitants of
the cemetery, slaves and freedmen who worked on the Lee estate. In
addition, the book covers popular sites such as the Tomb of the Unknowns
and President Kennedy's gravesite.
Navigating Arlington can be frustrating for visitors. Searching for a
particular section of the cemetery is impractical without a map, and
locating a specific grave within a section can lead to expenditure of
significant time and energy. To aid visitors, a series of maps presents
logical starting points. There is a GPS coordinate for each gravesite,
which combines with the cemetery's smart phone application to make
location simple. The description of each site is accompanied by a color
photograph.
James Gindlesperger is the author of several books about the Civil War:
Escape from Libby Prison, Seed Corn of the Confederacy, and Fire on
the Water. He and his wife also co-authored So You Think You Know
Gettysburg? and So You Think You Know Antietam?, which were both
honored as Foreword Reviews' Book of the Year finalists in the travel
category. They live in Johnstown, PA.
" . . . James Gindlesperger offers a beautiful tribute . . . Arlington:
A Color Guide to America's Most Famous Cemetery is a must read for
anyone interested in Arlington National Cemetery and the intriguing
stories of some who are interred there." -David D. Haught, Military
Review
