Address on the Life and Character of Gen. Robert E. Lee: Delivered on the 12th of October, 1871, Before the Society of Confederate Soldiers and Sailors, in Maryland (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Wade Hampton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267204949 ISBN 13: 9780267204946

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A moving 1871 tribute to General Robert E.

Lee, written by Wade Hampton, that honors his life, leadership, and private virtues.

This edition presents the full address delivered before Confederate veterans in Maryland, with vivid reflections on Lee’s campaigns, his restraint in war, and the lasting influence of his character. It pairs martial narrative with personal praise, offering a window into how Lee was remembered by contemporaries.

• A detailed portrait of Lee’s military decisions and their effects on Civil War events.
• Quotes and excerpts that illustrate Lee’s humanity, duty, and generosity.
• Context on the postwar reception of Lee and the sense of pride among the South.
• Historical notes on the publication history and the 1871 address.

Ideal for readers of Civil War history, military biography, and 19th‑century American memory.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267204949
• ISBN 13: 9780267204946
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64