Robert E. Lee the Southerner

""Robert E. Lee the Southerner"" is a biography written by Thomas Nelson Page about the famous Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The book provides a comprehensive look at Lee's life, from his early years in Virginia to his military career and leadership during the Civil War. The author explores Lee's character and beliefs, including his loyalty to his home state of Virginia and his commitment to the Confederate cause. The book also delves into Lee's personal life, including his family relationships and his faith. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Page paints a vivid portrait of one of the most important figures in American history. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the Civil War, the Confederacy, or the life of Robert E. Lee.1908. With Portrait. Thomas Nelson Page, author of short stories, novels, essays, and poetry, is best known for his role as literary spokesman for the glories of the Old South. In this volume he provides a sketch of, as he describes him, the great Virginian Robert E. Lee. Contents: Early Life; First Service; The Choice of Hercules; Resources; Lee in West Virginia; The Situation When Lee Took Command; Battles Around Richmond; Lee�������s Audacity-Antietam and Chancellorsville; Lee�������s Clemency; Gettysburg; The Wilderness Campaign; Lee and Grant; The Retreat to Appomattox; Lee in Defeat; After the War; Lee as College President; Sources of Character; and The Heritage of the South. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.