Publisher's Synopsis
With Lee In Virginia: A Story Of The American Civil War is a historical fiction novel written by G.A. Henty. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the adventures of a young Confederate soldier named Vincent Wingfield. Vincent is from a wealthy Virginia family and is fiercely loyal to the Confederate cause. He joins the army and is quickly promoted to the rank of lieutenant. The novel follows Vincent's experiences during the war, including battles at Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg. He also meets and befriends several historical figures, including General Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jeb Stuart. Throughout the story, Vincent struggles with the moral implications of fighting for the Confederacy and the institution of slavery. He eventually comes to the realization that the war is not just about states' rights, but also about the freedom of all people. With Lee In Virginia is a thrilling and action-packed novel that provides a unique perspective on the American Civil War. It offers a glimpse into the life of a Confederate soldier and the challenges he faced during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.Sometimes Ashley would draw together a score of troopers, and crossing the river in a ferryboat, would ride twenty miles north, and, dashing into quiet villages, astonish the inhabitants by the sight of the Confederate uniform. Then the villagers would be questioned as to the news that had reached them of the movement of the troops; the post office would be seized and the letters broken open; any useful -information contained in them being noted.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.
