As Robert E. Lee did not live to complete his work on the campaigns in Virginia during the American Civil War, who better than Captain Robert E. Lee, Jr. to compile this wonderful collection of memories.Here is the great general in letters and conversation about the war, about family, about honor, about horses and many other topics. Here he reveals who he thought was the greatest Union general. Here is his resignation from the U.S. Army giving his reasons for leaving.A loving father and husband, this book brings you the intimate Lee. It shows his great affection for his children, grandchildren, and the spouses of his children.Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever.
Captain Robert E. Lee gathered his memories of his family and life in Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee (1904).
The commander of the Confederacy, “Light Horse Harry” remains one of the most fascinating figures of the American Civil War. These are his letters, the personal thoughts and insights from the great military mind and icon of the era.
This remarkable portrait of the idol of the Confederacy features personal reminiscences by his son as well as the general's letters to his family from the Mexican-American and Civil Wars.
Revered in his lifetime, Robert E. Lee achieved legendary status after his death.
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Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee was compiled by his son, Captain Robert E. Lee, Jr. It remains the best source about Robert E. Lee and his non-military life.
Captain Robert E. Lee, the son of the famous General Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), has offers his recollections of his father, including letters from General Lee to his family.
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The letters and reminiscences of General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate Army in the Civil War, collected by his son.
We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public.