Traveling Through History

Are you interested in U.S. history? Do you like to travel? How about combining the two? In Natchez and Vicksburg, Mississippi you get to do just that! This book describes the experiences of travel writers Marcy and Jon Ruesch as they explored this country's Civil War-era history in some amazing locations. Learn about the pre-Civil War homes in Natchez, the remarkable items on display in them and the semi-annual Pilgrimage of Homes in which many of them are open. Then travel the scenic...
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Are you interested in U.S. history? Do you like to travel? How about combining the two? In Natchez and Vicksburg, Mississippi you get to do just that! This book describes the experiences of travel writers Marcy and Jon Ruesch as they explored this country's Civil War-era history in some amazing locations. Learn about the pre-Civil War homes in Natchez, the remarkable items on display in them and the semi-annual Pilgrimage of Homes in which many of them are open. Then travel the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway between Natchez and Vicksburg, and discover the history that still lives there. Finally tour Vicksburg and its National Military Park, and relive the fascinating Battle of Vicksburg from the perspective of both the soldiers and the townspeople.This isn't meant to be a guidebook that tells you where to stay and where to eat, although they provide that information about their own trip and will give you some good recommendations. Instead, this book is meant to enhance the experiences you will have on your trip by providing tips for avoiding the hassles they encountered and getting the most out of your trip to this part of the country.If you're planning a trip to Natchez and Vicksburg, or if you want to learn what this area has to offer for your future travel, this is a must-read book.