This book reveals the incredible life of the legendary General, one of the most prominent figures of the Confederate Army in the American Civil War. It also contains his personal writings which paint a full picture of Lee's life. Robert Edward Lee was an American general known for commanding the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War from 1862 until his surrender in 1865.
Content:
Robert E. Lee by John Esten Cooke
Lee's Early Life
The Lees of Virginia
General "Light-horse Harry" Lee
Stratford
Lee's Early Manhood and Career in the United States Army
His Reception at Richmond
Lee in 1861
The War Begins
Lee's Advance Into Western Virginia
Lee's Last Interview With Bishop Meade
In Front of Richmond.
Plan of the Federal Campaign
Johnston Is Wounded
Lee Assigned to the Command
On the Chickahominy
Lee's Plan of Assault
The Retreat
Richmond in Danger
The War Advances Northward
Lee's Manoeuvres
Lee Advances From the Rapidan
Jackson Flanks General Pope
Lee Invades Maryland.
Lee Concentrates at Fredericksburg
The Battle of Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville and Gettysburg
Advance of General Hooker
Jackson's Attack and Fall
The Battle of Chancellorsville
Lee's Plans and Objects
The Cavalry-fight at Fleetwood
Lee in Pennsylvania
The Last Charge at Gettysburg
Lee's Retreat Across the Potomac
The Cavalry of Lee's Army
Lee Flanks General Meade
Lee in the Autumn and Winter of 1863
Lee's Last Campaigns and Last Days
First Battles at Petersburg
The Siege of Richmond Begun
The Mine Explosion
The Southern Lines Broken
Lee Evacuates Petersburg
Writings of Robert E. Lee:
Robert E. Lee's Letter Announcing Surrender
Robert E. Lee's Farewell Address to the Army of Northern Virginia
Testimony of General R. E. Lee
General Lee's Final Report of the Pennsylvania Campaign and Battle of Gettysburg
Patriotic Letters of Confederate Leaders
