Lee from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines. Jan 19, 2014 expected may, 2014 new york times bestselling author michael kordas fresh, contemporary single volume historical biography of general robert e. Lee is a story not of defeat but of triumphtriumph in clearing his family name, triumph in marrying properly, triumph over the mighty mississippi in his work as an engineer, and triumph over all other military men to become the towering figure who commanded the confederate. Lee 18071870, was the son of henry lee iii, and probably the most famous member of the lee family. With his writing partner, jerome lawrence, lee worked for armed forces radio during world war ii. Please give your nomination for the best book on robert e. Lee, the 4 volume biography on lee by author douglas southall freeman, and new information that has come to light since freemans time. This book takes an indepth look at this southern gentleman as a strategist and a tactician, covering all of his most important victories and defeats. In the bands popular song the night they drove old dixie down, an exconfederate soldier refers to robert e. Lee himself, was directly responsible for the death of hundreds of thousands of men between 600,000 and 700,000, to be more accurate, the maiming of many more and the devastation of a nation in defense of an institution, slavery, that is and was morally and ethically indefensible. Jan 26, 2018 when confederate army general robert e. Advice, admonitions, and anecdotes on christian duty and wisdom from the life of general lee robert e. Lee rebel yell michael kordas superb new biography of the confederate general, clouds of glory.
Lee in his confederate army uniform had been a prized possession of mine. Notebookjournal lined 100 pages with inspirational quotes by robert e. Phycology by robert edward lee is an essential, detailed reference book of the current knowledge of algae. Lee s most famous horse during the american civil war. Lee was the third book i read about the famed general, and by far the most detailed of his life and character. A book for children and management harvest it press, september 8, 20. The book, intended for ages 6 and up, portrays lee as a role model. A biography takes one of the best known and least understood figures of the american civic war down from his pedestal as an iconic, legendary hero and transforms him into a human being that 21stcentury readers can easily relate to. Shel silverstein elie wiesel, s rodway jacob grimm, wilhelm grimm arthur miller, c w e bigsby, christopher bigsby laura ingalls wilder arthur miller neil gaiman, mike dringenberg roald dahl, quentin blake maya angelou dr seuss. Author brian melton clearly separates fact from the idealized lore and fiction created after the civil war by members of. Jul 04, 2006 learn about civil war general robert e. Sep 01, 2000 recollections and letters of general robert e.
Lee, by john esten cooke project gutenbergs a life of gen. In the revolutionary war, he was in charge of troops that rode on horseback. The book can be a comprehensive biography, or a study in which lee is the central figure. He had been in poor health, but his specific illness was a. Lee, by john esten cooke this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Jun 04, 2017 the legend of the confederate leaders heroism and decency is based in the fiction of a person who never existed. Lawrence and lee became the most prolific writing partnership in radio, with such longrunning series as favorite story among others. Books by robert e lee writers similar to robert e lee.
Georgia republican removes book championing robert e. Books by robert e lee authors like robert e lee what. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Lee is a story not of defeat but of triumphtriumph in clearing his family name, triumph in marrying properly, triumph over the mighty mississippi in his work as an engineer, and triumph over all other military men to become the towering figure who commanded the confederate army in the. Lee, a george washingtonclass submarine built in 1958, was named for lee, as was the m3 lee tank, produced in 1941 and 1942. Robert lee books list of books by author robert lee. Lee is an iconic and controversial figure which countless books have been written about since days of the civil war some of these books are a full account of lee s life while others focus solely on specific aspects of. Aug 28, 2017 in the bands popular song the night they drove old dixie down, an exconfederate soldier refers to robert e. In these pages, young pastor robert lee, a descendent of general robert e lee, grapples with his family history and invites southerners to finally come of age by facing their own history of racism.
Jerome lawrence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lee rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. The making and the breaking of the legend of robert e. Lee is a story not of defeat but of triumphtriumph in clearing his family name, triumph in marrying properly, triumph over the mighty mississippi in his work as an engineer, and triumph over all other military men to become the towering figure who. Lawrence, has written the first major biography of lee in nearly twenty years, bringing to life one of americas greatest, most iconic heroes korda paints a vivid and admiring portrait of lee. A notable social studies trade book for young people the life of one of the most mythologized men in american history, confederate states army general robert e.
The paperback of the recollections and letters of general robert e. See all books authored by robert lee, including nutritional assessment, and fort meade and the black hills, and more on. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. A pictorial biography by stern, philip van doren and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Original alexander gardner cartedevisite photograph of robert e.
A graduate of west point becomes head of the confed. May 30, 2014 trinity, a striking painting on exhibit at the ogden museum of southern art in new orleans, depicts jesus christ, elvis presley and robert e. This will finally and definitively be the best book on lee forever. A book for children and analysts amazon createspace, jan 18, 2017 scada and me. The steamboat inspired the 1912 song waiting for the robert e. Lawrence, has written the first major biography of lee in nearly twenty years, bringing to life one of americas greatest, most iconic heroes korda paints a vivid and admiring portrait of lee as a general. General lee was born to revolutionary war hero, henry lighthorse harry lee, in stratford hall, virginia, and seemed destined for military greatness. Robert edward, 18071870 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article lee, robert e. Fascinated by the qualities that made lee such a charismatic, though reluctant, leader, blount vividly conveys lee s audacity and uncanny.
Lee, confederate commander of the army of northern virginia and later all southern armies during the american civil war 186165. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Lee, is explored in this comprehensive youngadult biography. Traveller outlived lee by only a few months, and had to be shot when he. Civil war and has been venerated as a heroic figure in the american south. Robert edward lee january 19, 1807 october 12, 1870 was an american and confederate soldier, best known as a commander of the confederate states army.
Trinity, a striking painting on exhibit at the ogden museum of southern art in new orleans, depicts jesus christ, elvis presley and robert e. Discover librarianselected research resources on robert e. I will compile the nominations and then a week later you can vote on the one you think is the best. Lee s life was filled with responsibility and loyalty. He served as confederate general in the united states civil war and later as president of washington and lee university, which was named for him and for george washington.
Lee, is the executive editor of regnery publishing, inc. On january 19, 1807, in westmoreland county, virginia, robert edward lee was born. Lee october 15, 1918 july 8, 1994 was an american playwright and lyricist. Lee acquired him in february 1862, and rode him in many battles. Enterprise reporter focusing on history, the social sciences, and culture. Thomas is also the author of eight books about the civil war era, which include the confederate nation. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. He was a grey american saddlebred of 16 hands 64 inches, 163 cm, notable for speed, strength and courage in combat. The strangest part about the continued personality cult of robert e. Beloved by his soldiers and respected by his enemies, robert e. Lee on his horse, traveler, surrounded by his officers. Lee doubleday, page, 1924 ps primary source a primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. You can read all these fine books for free on this site. Since the publication of the first edition in 1981, this textbook has established itself as a classic resource on this subject.
Lee, michael korda, the new york times bestselling biographer of dwight d. Lee from letters lee wrote to family, friends, and associates. Lee is undoubtedly the most popular general in american history to fight on the losing side. Traveller 18571871 was confederate general robert e. Lee is a story of triumph triumph in clearing his family name, triumph in marrying properly, triumph over the mighty mississippi in his work. Lee occupies a remarkable place in the pantheon of. Lee, including inherit the wind, inherit the wind and many more. Phycology is the study of algae, the primary photosynthetic organisms in freshwater and marine food chains. Leeperhaps the most famous and least understood legend in american history and one of our most admired heroes.
Fellman citizen sherman, 1995 only briefly sketches lees martial exploits, focusing. Lee is an iconic and controversial figure which countless books have been written about since days of the civil war some of these books are a full account of lee. I initially was going to say lee s lieutentants, but werts book is much more modern and doesnt have some of the marble lee fallacies that freemans books sometimes suffer from. A witty, lively and wholly fascinating the new york times portrait of an iconic southern herowith lively storytelling and fullhearted southern directness, roy blount, jr. Beautifully executed line drawings, graphs and electronmicrographs make the readable text really enjoyable. Lawrence, has written the first major biography of lee in nearly twenty years, bringing to life one of americas greatest, most iconic heroes. Lee became an enduring symbol for the people of the american south.
Robert edward, 18071870, contrib report of general robert e. He serves on the board of the southern military institute, writes a column on civil war books for southern partisan magazine, and has written on military history for. Lee died five years after the civil war ended, the cause of his death had doctors stumped. Washington and lee university houses lee chapel, burial site of several members of the lee. After the white nationalist rally in charlottesville, virginia, in 2017, at which demonstrators were protesting the removal of a robert e. A sin by any other name is the rarest of books a social justice coming of age memoir. Lee was the leading confederate general during the u. This section summarizes the historical books and novels we have in their entirety on this site. The army of northern virginia was the most successful of the southern armies. Lee is a story not of defeat but of triumphtriumph in clearing his family name, triumph in marrying properly, triumph over the mighty mississippi in his work as an engineer, and triumph over all other military men to become the towering figure who commanded the confederate army in the american civil war.
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