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LoC No.: 32019233
Title: Lee's Last Campaign
Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Lee's Last Campaign" by J. C. Gorman is a historical account published in the mid-19th century, providing a detailed narrative of the final military engagements during the American Civil War, specifically culminating in General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House. The book captures the despair, tenacity, and eventual downfall of the Confederate Army, offering insights into the emotional and strategic challenges faced during this tumultuous period. The narrative unfolds with an exploration of the condition of the Army of Northern Virginia as it faced overwhelming odds, recounting the battles around Petersburg and the events leading to the Confederacy's retreat. Gorman details significant battles, the deterioration of Confederate morale, and the strategic maneuvers of both armies. The climactic meeting between Generals Lee and Grant, culminating in Lee's surrender, is meticulously documented along with Lee's poignant farewell address to his troops. This book serves as both an insightful historical reference and an emotional portrayal of the end of a fighting spirit, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in Civil War history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gorman, J. C. (John C.), 1834-
EBook No.: 31566
Published: Mar 9, 2010
Downloads: 50
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
Subject: Appomattox Campaign, 1865
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 32019233
Title: Lee's Last Campaign
Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net.
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "Lee's Last Campaign" by J. C. Gorman is a historical account published in the mid-19th century, providing a detailed narrative of the final military engagements during the American Civil War, specifically culminating in General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House. The book captures the despair, tenacity, and eventual downfall of the Confederate Army, offering insights into the emotional and strategic challenges faced during this tumultuous period. The narrative unfolds with an exploration of the condition of the Army of Northern Virginia as it faced overwhelming odds, recounting the battles around Petersburg and the events leading to the Confederacy's retreat. Gorman details significant battles, the deterioration of Confederate morale, and the strategic maneuvers of both armies. The climactic meeting between Generals Lee and Grant, culminating in Lee's surrender, is meticulously documented along with Lee's poignant farewell address to his troops. This book serves as both an insightful historical reference and an emotional portrayal of the end of a fighting spirit, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in Civil War history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gorman, J. C. (John C.), 1834-
EBook No.: 31566
Published: Mar 9, 2010
Downloads: 50
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
Subject: Appomattox Campaign, 1865
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.