Robert E Lee A Life Penguin Li
Blount Jr., Roy
ISBN 10: 0143038664 ISBN 13: 9780143038665
Published by Penguin Books, 2006
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A "witty, lively and wholly fascinating" (The New York Times) portrait of an iconic Southern hero
With lively storytelling and full-hearted Southern directness, Roy Blount, Jr., presents a unique portrait of Robert E. Lee. Fascinated by the qualities that made Lee such a charismatic, though reluctant, leader, Blount vividly conveys Lee's audacity and uncanny successes in battle, as well as his humility, his quirky sense of humor, and the sorrowful sense of responsibility he felt for his outnumbered, half-starved army. The first concise biography of this American legend, Robert E. Lee will appeal to history and military buffs, students of Southern culture, and every reader curious about the makeup of a man who has become an American icon.
About the Author: Roy Blount, Jr., grew up in Georgia and served in the army before becoming a celebrated humorist and cultural journalist. He has written for magazines as diverse as Sports Illustrated and The New York Review of Books and is the author of numerous books that include his recent memoir Be Sweet.
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Title: Robert E Lee A Life Penguin Li
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good