Publisher's Synopsis
""An Aide De Camp of Robert E. Lee"" is a memoir written by Major General Sir Frederick Maurice, detailing his experiences as a young officer serving as an aide to Confederate General Robert E. Lee during the American Civil War. This large print edition features an easy-to-read format for those with visual impairments or who prefer larger text.Throughout the book, Maurice provides a firsthand account of Lee's leadership style, military strategy, and personal character, as well as his own observations of the war and its impact on the soldiers and civilians involved. He also shares anecdotes about his interactions with Lee, including their conversations about the war and Lee's family life.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Civil War, particularly those seeking insight into Lee's leadership and the experiences of those who served under him. The large print edition makes it accessible to a wider audience, including seniors and those with visual impairments.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1927. With Illustrations. Being the papers of Colonel Charles Marshall sometime aide-de-camp, military secretary, and Assistant Adjutant General on the staff of Robert E. Lee, 1862 to 1865. Contents: Preparation for War in the Confederacy; General Lee Attempts Reforms; General Lee's Military Policy; The Seven Days (a) Beaver Dam and Gaines's Mill; The Seven Days (b) White Oak Swamp to Malvern Hill; The Campaign Against Pope; The Maryland Campaign; Chancellorsville; The Gettysburg Campaign (a) The Object of the Campaign; The Gettysburg Campaign (b) The Invasion of Pennsylvania; The Gettysburg Campaign (c) The Battle; and Appomattox-Colonel Marshall's Story of the Surrender.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.
