The first vivid recollection I have of my father is his arrival at Arlington- after his return from the Mexican War.' (Excerpt from text)
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Jul 14, 2011
Ben
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Most people know of Robert E. Lee as the South's beloved general of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. It is interesting that those five years seem to dominate the rest of his life, though he spent the majority of the rest of his years as the president of Washington University (later Washington and Lee University) trying to put the war days behind him. His letters reveal the heart of a man anchored in social ideals of the past while confronted with new national and social contexts foll
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Oct 23, 2009
Steve
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I really enjoyed this book. I didn't think that I was going to but I did. It is a compilation by his son of his letters and notes more or less ordered by chronology.
Among other things, it turns out that he was a lousy father (by today's standards although probably average by the standards of the mid 19th century).
What it does show, however, is the strength and character of the man rather than the deified myth that he has become.
Among other things, it turns out that he was a lousy father (by today's standards although probably average by the standards of the mid 19th century).
What it does show, however, is the strength and character of the man rather than the deified myth that he has become.
Jan 29, 2012
Murray
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Maybe a little biased since his son wrote it, but really well presented.
Nov 05, 2011
Kathy
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I enjoyed this book. It simply glows with a son's love and respect for his father. While not a modern, objective look at General Lee, it provides a glimpse of the family life that was so important to all the Lees and shows us the concern and abiding love that Lee had for his children.
Dec 04, 2011
James
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I truly enjoyed reading this book. I feel that it gave me a feeling of how RE Lee realy was as a person. I cam to know him, and his family. I learned of his life and the things he liked. I saw the places he enjoyed going to. I am glad to have read this book.
Dec 04, 2011
Eric
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This was an incredible book. I learned so much that I didn't already know about this American hero/icon from the view of his son CPT. Robert E. Lee and from letters written by the GEN. himself to his family and friend. I defiantly recommend this book.
May 31, 2011
The Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee (Civil War Library) by Robert Edward Lee (1998)
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