Touring South Carolina's Revolutionary War Sites

by Daniel W. Barefoot

Many historians believe the fortunes of the American Patriots during the Revolutionary War turned dramatically on the battlefields of North and South Carolina. This guide travels to such sites in South Carolina as Cowpens, Ninety Siz, Camden, Eutaw Springs, and Kings Mountain. It also includes relevant historic sites in many of South Carolina's towns, including Charleston, Columbia, Winnsboro, and Georgetown. The tours also incporporate anecdotes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895871823
• ISBN13: 9780895871824
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Blair
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Detailed directions to fascinating places

My husband and I live in Maryland. Never having done any serious touring of Revolutionary War sites in SC, I bought this book at the shop at the Cowpens National Battlefield, and we have been having a great time using it to find historical roadside markers, cemeteries, and skirmish sites. The directions are very good; at Target in Rock Hill we recently purchased a SC atlas that shows all the state and county roads, and this helps us locate rural roads marked only by tiny black markers. The author's vivid commentary of people, places, and events makes the world of the American Revolution come alive; I read it aloud and navigate as my husband drives along- great fun! I thoroughly recommend this book.

How did he get all this information?

Both the books on the South and North Carolina Revolutionary War sites are amazing. I drove one tour and traveled to other related sites this summer. The material adds so much depth to the experience of visiting the southern operations of the Revolutionary War. Visiting and studying the information took quite a bit of time for me. I am sure, after reading much of the book, that Barefoot went to all these sites. Even if he didn't the research is so well done, it must have taken forever to compile it all. These are great books and essential reads for the Revolutionary War enthusiast.

Enjoyable Read on the Revolutionary War

Barefoot's book contains valuable and interesting tidbits of many important events and battles that took place in South Carolina. Since the state supposedly experienced more Revolutionary battles than any other state, it is fitting that such a book was published.I really enjoyed Barefoot's descriptions of the many battles and skirmishes fought in the state and he does a good job of giving the reader clear directions on how to reach the sites. Whether you want to visit the major battles such as: Kings Mountain, Cowpens, Ninety-Six or visit the homes of patriots, Barefoot's book contains easy-to-follow directions and interesting anecdotes of the event or place.Since I live in Charlotte NC and am close to many of the sites, the book has several times served as a valuable guide for Revolutionary War tours.Highly recommended!