Robert E. Lee A Penguin Life

A witty, lively and wholly fascinating ("The New York Times") portrait of an iconic Southern hero With lively storytelling and full-hearted Southern directness, Roy Blount, Jr., presents a unique portrait of Robert E. Lee. Fascinated by the qualities that made Lee such a charismatic, though reluctant, leader, Blount vividly conveys Lees audacity and uncanny successes in battle, as well as his humility, his quirky sense of humor, and the sorrowful sense of responsibility he felt for his outnumbered, half-starved army. The first concise biography of this American legend, "Robert E. Lee" will appeal to history and military buffs, students of Southern culture, and every reader curious about the makeup of a man who has become an American icon.Blount, Roy, Jr. is the author of 'Robert E. Lee A Penguin Life', published 2006 under ISBN 9780143038665 and ISBN 0143038664.