From the publisher's web page:
"...future generations will continue that long-held tradition of
traveling from historic site to
historic site, using this guide
to
enlighten them in their journeys."
-Paul Achkerman, Past Commander, Brigade of the American
Revolution.
.
BATTLEGROUNDS OF FREEDOM is a fascinating travelogue through the
battles of the American Revolutionary War, inviting readers to re-enact
each battle
vicariously exactly where and how it was fought
Norman Desmarais carefully lays out the geographic and strategic
contexts of each
struggle, and he develops their human
dimensions with
anecdotes and stories.
About the author: Norman
Desmarais is an active re-enactor (seen
in the
middle in the photo on the front cover), a professor and a librarian at
Providence College in Rhode Island. He has
previously written many
articles, books, and multimedia in the
fields of
history and computer
science.
Conveniently organized by geographic location
Maps and photos help retrace each battle in detail
Websites noted for numerous historical organizations
Abundant references to visitor centers, museums, and actual
battleground sites
This publication is approximately 300 pages, including 64 pages
of maps
and photos on glossy paper
Norman Desmarais
Acquisitions Librarian
Phillips Memorial Library
Providence College
Providence, RI 02918
401-865-2241
401-865-2823 (fax)
normd@postoffice.providence.edu