On Hallowed Ground : The Story of Arlington National Cemetery (Hardcover)

from lauranav

This book tells the history of how Arlington became the national cemetery that it is today. He covers the history of the Civil War and the decisions made by Robert Lee when he chose to serve Virginia instead of the Union. How the Union officers treated Arlington through the years and then it's tr...

from EMYeak

On Hallowed Ground was an interesting read. It is the story of Arlington National Cemetery beginning with the time when it was the family home of Robert E. Lee and his wife. His wife inherited a life interest in the estate and they had been married there. The book relates the difficult decision o...

from redsox0407

Robert M. Poole does an outstanding job of telling the captivating story of one of America's most sacred shrines. I had a very brief knowledge of some of the history behind Arlington National Cemetery before I read this book, but had no idea how many fascinating stories are attached to it from it...

from OldRoses

I first became aware of Arlington National Cemetery after President Kennedy was assassinated. Like so much of the country during those dark days, I watched the funeral on television. Growing up during the sixties, Arlington was ever-present, as many of the young soldiers who died in Viet Nam were...

from laytonwoman3rd

A good work of non-fiction should be reader-friendly, full of well-organized information and annotated in a way that does not interfere with the flow of the narrative. Adding maps, photographs, and a couple thoughtful appendices will turn a good work of non-fiction into an excellent reference. Pu...