Where Valor Rests

Arlington National Cemetery

Rick Atkinson, Creighton Abrams

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National Geographic Society
15 April 2015

History of the Americas; Military history

Bittersweet and breathtaking, this gorgeously illustrated edition celebrates the 150th anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, guiding readers gently through the stories of- its surprising origins, the people who tend the graves and mourn the fallen heroes, the tomb guards, the services, and more. Perfect for current members of the military, veterans & their families, patriotic Americans, and fans of American and military history.

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, this updated edition includes new images, an afterword by Brigadier General Creighton Abrams, Jr., and a revised map of the cemetery including newly acquired additional land.

Bittersweet and breathtaking, this gorgeously illustrated edition guides readers gently through the stories of Arlington National Cemetery's surprising origins, the people who tend the graves and mourn the fallen heroes, the tomb guards, the services, and more. With nearly 200 exceptional photographs, poignant essays, and a detailed map of the historic points of interest and memorials, this commemorative book of Arlington National Cemetery is a treasure. Touching new photographs of the 150th anniversary commemorations mark this historic milestone for the world-famous cemetery both a fitting tribute and a stirring reminder of the values Americans hold dear.

By: Rick Atkinson
Afterword by: Creighton Abrams
Imprint: National Geographic Society
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 311mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 1.225kg
ISBN: 9781426214813
ISBN 10: 1426214812
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 15 April 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rick Atkinson is the best-selling author of The Long Gray Line, a narrative account of West Point's class of 1966; Crusade, a history of the Persian Gulf War, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning An Army at Dawn. His other awards include two more Pulitzers, the Livingston Award for international reporting, the John Hancock Award for Excellence; the George Polk Award for national reporting, and a PEN special citation for non-fiction.

Reviews for Where Valor Rests: Arlington National Cemetery

""In photographs and text so beautiful, so respectful and so honest that they repeatedly bring tears to the reader’s eyes, Where Valor Rests captures the meaning and importance of the nation’s most storied graveyard."" Dallas Morning News