By Jeff Shaara; read by Robertson Dean
Shaara, who has written extensively about the Civil War, explores eight spots he feels are essential destinations for Americans. Chronologically from Shiloh to Appomattox, he explains what happened at each battlefield, why it was important, and then takes you on a tour of the area. This last is the weak part of an otherwise excellent audio as the listener does not necessarily have a map for referral. Dean does his best to make you see the many momentous events – Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg, Union miners blowing up earth works at Petersburg, for example. He has a Cronkite-like sincerity which gives way to emotion when he describes the scene at Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address or the carnage at Antietam. This valuable listening experience should spark interest in visiting these sites and learning more about the pivotal events in our history.
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