Life of General Robert E. Lee

by John Esten Cooke

Overview

Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a career military officer who is best known for having commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015892215
Publisher:	Unforgotten Classics
Publication date:	10/28/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	544 KB

About the Author

John Esten Cooke (November 3, 1830 – September 27, 1886) was an American novelist and poet.
The son of Revolutionary War officer Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III and a top graduate of the United States Military Academy, Robert E. Lee distinguished himself as an exceptional officer and combat engineer in the United States Army for 32 years. During this time, he served throughout the United States, distinguished himself during the Mexican-American War, served as Superintendent of the United States Military Academy.