Placenames of the Civil War

"Provides locations of battles and skirmishes, hospitals, prison camps, military academies, factories and navy yards, islands, rivers, creeks, fords, ferries and railroad stations, temporary forts and camps. Entries explain the origin of each placename and its wartime connections. Appendix lists population figures from the 1860 census, completing this informative supplement for Civil War scholars and enthusiasts"--Provided by publisher.