James Longstreet Lee's War Horse

James Longstreet: Lee's War Horse is a biography written by H. J. Eckenrode. The book focuses on the life and military career of James Longstreet, who was one of the most important Confederate generals during the American Civil War. Longstreet was a close friend and trusted advisor to General Robert E. Lee, and played a key role in many of the major battles of the war, including the Battle of Gettysburg. The book provides a detailed account of Longstreet's early life, his military training, and his rise through the ranks of the Confederate Army. It also explores Longstreet's relationship with Lee, and the disagreements they had over strategy and tactics during the war. In addition to his military career, the book also delves into Longstreet's personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Louise, and the tragic death of their young daughter. The book also examines Longstreet's controversial post-war career, including his support for the Republican Party and his role in the Battle of Liberty Place, a violent conflict in Louisiana in 1874. Overall, James Longstreet: Lee's War Horse is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating look at one of the most important figures of the Civil War.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.