With Lee In Virginia: A Story Of The American Civil War (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419194443)

With Lee In Virginia: A Story Of The American Civil War is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the adventures of Vincent Wingfield, a young Confederate soldier, as he fights alongside General Robert E. Lee's army. The novel provides a detailed account of the Civil War, including battles such as Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg. Throughout the book, Vincent faces many challenges and obstacles as he fights for the Confederate cause. He is captured by Union soldiers, escapes, and eventually becomes a spy for General Lee's army. Along the way, Vincent learns important lessons about courage, loyalty, and the true meaning of honor. With Lee In Virginia is a gripping and action-packed novel that provides a vivid portrayal of the Civil War. Henty's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an excellent choice for readers interested in history and military fiction. The novel also includes illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the events and locations described in the story.Sometimes Ashley would draw together a score of troopers, and crossing the river in a ferryboat, would ride twenty miles north, and, dashing into quiet villages, astonish the inhabitants by the sight of the Confederate uniform. Then the villagers would be questioned as to the news that had reached them of the movement of the troops; the post office would be seized and the letters broken open; any useful -information contained in them being noted.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: G. A. Henty
ISBN-10: 1419194445
ISBN-13: 9781419194443
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.24h x 7.56w x 0.67d