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LoC No.: 63060629

Title: Custis-Lee Mansion: The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Virginia

Note: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Custis-Lee Mansion: The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Virginia" by Murray H. Nelligan is a historical account published in the mid-20th century that details the history and significance of the Custis-Lee Mansion, located in Arlington, Virginia. The book covers the life of General Robert E. Lee and the mansion that served as both his home and a memorial to his legacy. It provides a thorough exploration of the estate's history, including its construction, ownership, and transformation during critical moments in American history, particularly the Civil War. The book intricately chronicles the history of the Custis-Lee Mansion, beginning with its construction by George Washington Parke Custis, Lee's father-in-law, and the strong ties it has to the Lee family. It details the atmosphere of the estate, the life of Robert E. Lee from his childhood bonds with Mary Custis to his military legacy during the Civil War, and how the mansion became a symbol of his memory after the war. The narrative also addresses the changes Arlington underwent, including its transformation into a national cemetery, and the enduring significance of the mansion as a historical site honoring Lee's contributions and character. Overall, this book serves as an informative resource for those interested in American history, particularly the Civil War era and the figures associated with it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Nelligan, Murray H.

EBook No.: 50570

Published: Nov 29, 2015

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial (Va.)

LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 63060629

Title: Custis-Lee Mansion: The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Virginia

Note: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Custis-Lee Mansion: The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Virginia" by Murray H. Nelligan is a historical account published in the mid-20th century that details the history and significance of the Custis-Lee Mansion, located in Arlington, Virginia. The book covers the life of General Robert E. Lee and the mansion that served as both his home and a memorial to his legacy. It provides a thorough exploration of the estate's history, including its construction, ownership, and transformation during critical moments in American history, particularly the Civil War. The book intricately chronicles the history of the Custis-Lee Mansion, beginning with its construction by George Washington Parke Custis, Lee's father-in-law, and the strong ties it has to the Lee family. It details the atmosphere of the estate, the life of Robert E. Lee from his childhood bonds with Mary Custis to his military legacy during the Civil War, and how the mansion became a symbol of his memory after the war. The narrative also addresses the changes Arlington underwent, including its transformation into a national cemetery, and the enduring significance of the mansion as a historical site honoring Lee's contributions and character. Overall, this book serves as an informative resource for those interested in American history, particularly the Civil War era and the figures associated with it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Nelligan, Murray H.

EBook No.: 50570

Published: Nov 29, 2015

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial (Va.)

LoCC: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.