Robert E. Lee: The Story of the Great Confederate General

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Southern General Robert E. Lee felt that it was a mistake for the South to fight in the U.S. Civil War.

In spite of his doubts, he led his men to victory in several important battles. But eventually the South lost the war, and Lee had to surrender. Join him as he recalls the biggest battles of the war and teaches his men that they can have dignity even in defeat.

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Overview

Southern General Robert E. Lee felt that it was a mistake for the South to fight in the U.S. Civil War.

In spite of his doubts, he led his men to victory in several important battles. But eventually the South lost the war, and Lee had to surrender. Join him as he recalls the biggest battles of the war and teaches his men that they can have dignity even in defeat.

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Children's Literature - BriAnne Baxley MLIS
Formatted in a graphic novel style, readers are provided with numerous historical facts that come from the time of the U.S. Civil War. With General Robert E. Lee as the narrator, the story of what the Confederate soldiers encountered during the Civil Ware is presented through a readable layout. Quick facts are sprinkled throughout the pages emphasizing important dates and battles that impacted the end of the war. The graphics are drawn in an old time fashion which provides the pages with an authentic feeling of the time period that the text portrays. Readers can also learn more about General Robert E. Lee through a biography and time line highlighting his accomplishments during his life time. For those interested in finding out more about the General and the Confederate army a glossary of terms and a list of suggested readings are also provided. This book would help assist in the memorization of the historical battles, as well as providing a new dimension to lesson plans on the U.S. Civil War. Reviewer: BriAnne Baxley, MLIS
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781429662697
  • Publisher: Capstone Press
  • Publication date: 2/1/2011
  • Series: American Graphic Series
  • Pages: 32
  • Sales rank: 778,033
  • Age range: 8 - 14 Years
  • Product dimensions: 6.70 (w) x 8.80 (h) x 0.20 (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Final Day 4

Chapter 2 The Seven Days Battles 8

Chapter 3 The Battle of Antietam 14

Chapter 4 The Battle of Chancellorsville 18

Chapter 5 The Battle of Gettysburg 20

Chapter 6 Surrender At Appomattox 24

The Legacy of Robert E. Lee 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

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