Popular Life Of Gen. Robert Edward Lee (1872)

By Emily V. Mason

Book Overview

Popular Life of Gen. Robert Edward Lee is a biography of the famous Confederate general written by Emily V. Mason and originally published in 1872. The book provides a detailed account of Lee's life, from his birth in Virginia in 1807 to his death in 1870. It covers his early years, his military career, and his role in the American Civil War, including his leadership of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. The book also delves into Lee's personal life, including his marriage, his relationships with his family and friends, and his religious beliefs. Mason's biography draws heavily on primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures in American history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War, American history, or the life of Robert E. Lee.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163916226
• ISBN13: 9781163916223
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"