Robert E. Lee Slept Here

June 1, 1998
For Civil War buffs who want to immerse themselves in history, Lawliss provides the perfect travel guide. He includes everything from the Gettysburg battlefield, with a choice of five recommended inns, to the Windsor ruins in Mississippi, with a single accompanying inn. He divides the book into two sections, the North and the South, which are then broken down by state and attraction. The author of many travel books, he provides both basic information about each historical site, including details about directions, times open, admission price, and phone number. Lawliss then advises which historic inn to stay in during your visit and again provides information as to the address, accommodations (number of rooms available), amenities (air-conditioning, afternoon tea, etc.), rates, and restrictions (children and/or pets) as well as its historical significance. Used in conjunction with Spencer Kope's Everything Civil War (LJ 5/15/97), this good, basic guide would well serve the traveler in search of a total Civil War vacation. Recommended for public libraries.--Julia Stump, Voorheesville P.L., NY