"R.E. Lee: A Biography" by Douglas Southall Freeman, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, Complete set in 4 volumes. Early printing of the first edition with Scribner's colophon and copyright 1934 and 1935 on the copyright pages. Volume I is 1940 printing, volumes II-IV printed in 1937. Pulitzer Prize winning biography.
[Reference: Howes F 350; Nevins II - 57; Tall Cotton 62.]

Hard boards, original red cloth with gold lettering on front boards and spines, 6.1/2" x 9.1/2"; 7.1/4" shelf space; some aging [browning at the hinges]; a little foxing [the vertical outer edges of the pages and the pages next to the glossy plates: see photos], untrimmed vertical page edges, very good/ fine condition.

Vol.I: xviii, [1], 647 pages, illustrated, folding map at the end [16.1/2" x 16.1/2"]
Vol.II: xii, [1], 621 pages, illustrated
Vol.III: xii, [1], 559 pages, illustrated
Vol.IV: viii, 594 pages, illustrated

"Douglas Southall Freeman learned his military tactics and strategy covering the First World War for a newspaper. He brings that knowledge to this four-volume biography, explaining how and why Lee was able to effectively engage enemies who often outnumbered him and eventually defeated him. The string of victories that Lee gave the Confederacy in 1862-63 bear some of the most famous names in American Military history. Read here how they came about from the commander's viewpoint. The author tries to place the reader in Lee's position, showing what he would have known at the time thereby helping the reader understand how command decisions were made. The writing of Douglas Southall Freeman is some of the best history you will ever read. His style is easy and direct and he demonstrates a knowledge of his subject beyond most writers even today. I cannot recommend this author or this biography highly enough. I read a lot of history and this is as good as it gets!" [a review]

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