Ted Landphair Bücher

With over 100 full color photographs and 11 black and white historical images, Civil War Battlefields and Landmarks takes you on a unique chronological tour of all of the major Civil War battle sites. Beginning with the shots fired at Fort Sumter, to the hollow fields of Silo, Antitax, and Gettysburg and finally ending at the solemn events of Appomattox Court House, this lavishly photographed keepsake album presents the modern beauty of the sites in stark contrast to the horrors that occurred there. The closing pages document the nation's tragedy on April 14th, 1865 at Ford's Theater.

The stunning Photographic Tour series continues. Spectacular photography and compelling text and captions capture the essence of each particular destination. Each book includes an illustrated map, an Introduction with black-and-white archival photographs, and more than 100 vibrant, full-color photographs.

Photographs and text celebrate Chicago, focusing on such landmarks as the Chicago Cultural Center, the Chicago Theater, the Billy Goat Tavern, the Lincoln Park Zoo, and Wrigley Field.

This book is a tour of Boston, including its historic landmarks, major universities and celebrated museums, thriving downtown shops and restaurants, and much more.

Capturing Washington, D.C. in words and full-color photographs, this book conveys the grandeur and history of the nation's capital while reminding us that this splendor belongs, of course, to all who prize democracy.

Ireland is a spectacular new addition to the series, with warm words and gorgeous photographs that perfectly capture the Emerald Isle's unique spirit.

Las Vegas: A Photographic Tourreveals the evolution of a place that began as a Mormon missionary fort in the middle of the desert and became the most extravagant fantasy land in the world. Here are the histories of such famous sites a Caesars Palace, Glitter Gulch, Fremont Street, and La Concha Motel--tales both sordid and glamorous. Famous, infamous and ordinary people from all over the world flock to the City of Lights each year to bask in the glow of this bizarre and wonderful place. Open the pages of this beautiful full color book and step into the razzle-dazzle world that's adored by families and high rollers alike.

Spectacular full-color photographs, as well as older black-and-white pictures and an informative text, capture all of the magic of the Windy City from downtown Chicago to the classic tourist attractions.