Two Great Southerners: Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee
Though originally written for youth in 1912, this work is suitable reading for all ages. It is an accurate summary of the lives, characters and careers of the South's two most well-known names from the American Civil War era, Confederate President Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) and Confederate General Robert E. Lee (1807-1870). — Each man's history is written in a fast-paced and interesting manner, providing a superb introduction of these influential men to youth and adults alike. The author has stated in his Preface: "The primary aim of this book is to acquaint the children of the South with the goodness and grandeur of the lives of two of her noblest sons. . . . All points of controversy and sectional feeling have been avoided. It is a time when the whole nation is laying aside discussion of such topics, a time when North and South are each realizing and acknowledging that in the Great Trial each was faithful to duty." It is composed of 190 pages.
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Two Great Southerners: Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee
Though originally written for youth in 1912, this work is suitable reading for all ages. It is an accurate summary of the lives, characters and careers of the South's two most well-known names from the American Civil War era, Confederate President Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) and Confederate General Robert E. Lee (1807-1870). — Each man's history is written in a fast-paced and interesting manner, providing a superb introduction of these influential men to youth and adults alike. The author has stated in his Preface: "The primary aim of this book is to acquaint the children of the South with the goodness and grandeur of the lives of two of her noblest sons. . . . All points of controversy and sectional feeling have been avoided. It is a time when the whole nation is laying aside discussion of such topics, a time when North and South are each realizing and acknowledging that in the Great Trial each was faithful to duty." It is composed of 190 pages.
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| BN ID: | 2940014375344 |
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| Publisher: | Strait Gate Publications, Charlotte, NC |
| Publication date: | 05/22/2012 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 190 |
| File size: | 696 KB |
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