A history and guide to the battlefield of Vicksburg designed for the traveler. With archival and modern maps, as well as photographic portraits of many of the major officers, it's a terrific handbook for the Civil War enthusiast. Divided into three parts, the book includes a synopsis of the battle, suggested driving tours in the vicinity, and a guided tour of the siege lines at Vicksburg National Military Park.  (USS155, $17.95)

Vicksburg
Civil War