Lee the American

Lee the American is a biography written by Gamaliel Bradford about the life of Robert E. Lee, a Confederate general during the American Civil War. The book provides a detailed account of Lee's life, from his childhood in Virginia to his military career and eventual surrender at Appomattox. Bradford delves into Lee's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his views on slavery. The book also explores Lee's military tactics and strategies, as well as his role in shaping the Confederacy. Throughout the biography, Bradford offers insights into Lee's character, painting a portrait of a man who was both complex and deeply flawed. Overall, Lee the American is a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most important figures in American history.1912. This biography of Robert E. Lee aims to give an intelligible biographical narrative. However, it aims much more to give a clear, consistent, sympathetic portrait of a great soul. In short, its purpose is not so much biography as psychography.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.