western new york (state)

"Freedom-- a shared sacrifice! puts the spotlight on the lives of African American soldiers from western New York during the Civil War. A combination of genealogy research with traditional study of regimental and military history results in a unique book about the soldiers of the Civil War."--Back cover.

Describes fifty walks and day hikes in western New York, each with directions to the trailhead, route distance, approximate hiking time, vertical rise, and a topographical map, and includes information on local plants, animals, and land formations.