Fredericksburg, Va.-area author Michael Aubrecht examines the history of the Civil War -- and the benefits of battlefield preservation -- from a unique, environmentally-centered perspective: ...[I]n order to truly appreciate these sacred landscapes in the proper context one must also consider the extensive post-war rehabilitation and subsequent conservation of these hallowed grounds. This can only be accomplished by first, comprehending what the environment endured during the Civil War and second, understanding how the recovery of these resilient lands has resulted in preserving not only a historical record, but also a protected natural resource that will prosper and endure for generations.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:07:03 +0000
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