The Civil War in Maryland / Book

Authored by Daniel Carroll Toomey, this book offers a detailed chronology of the Civil War in Maryland. It spans from John Brown's emergence in western Maryland in 1859 to Lincoln's funeral procession in Baltimore in 1865. With over 280 entries, it covers major and minor military engagements on land and water, along with numerous political events. Complemented by a two - page period map and 34 photographs (many published for the first time), chapter introductions and references to out - of - state events help readers understand the war's direction. Every fact is well - documented and the text is fully indexed. It's recognized as the standard reference for Maryland's history during this period. The softbound book has 183 pages, measures 6' x 9', and comes with an ISBN of 978 - 1 - 929806 - 08 - 9.

This book is a great resource for anyone interested in the Civil War history of Maryland. To use it, you can start by reading the chapter introductions to get an overview of each section. You can then dive into the detailed entries to learn about specific events. When looking for a particular piece of information, use the index at the back of the book. To keep it in good condition, avoid getting it wet. Store it in a dry place on a flat surface. If you want to share your thoughts on the book, you can write notes in a separate notebook instead of writing in the book itself.