![]() ![]() ![]() He was known for writing with stacks of primary source documents surrounding him and you’ll be hard pressed to find a historical error of any kind. Henty was an Army officer, war correspondent, a historian who began telling these stories to his own children. ![]() Why? His heroes are fantastic role models of the manly virtues, yet likeable and adventurous and every bit of the history you learn is real. When war breaks out in 1861, Vincent staunchly supports the rights of slaves but joins Lees cavalry to fight for the Confederacy.Hentys gripping story. When people ask us for recommendations for good books for boys, our first thought is usually G.A. Rest assured, this story does not excuse or glorify slavery. Henty’s “With Lee in Virginia” will introduce the reader to many of the famous battles of the 1860’s along with learning much about the character of Robert E. Henty brings to it a European viewpoint that differs from the usual views on the nature and reasons for this struggle. Unlike many stories of this American war, Mr. Vincent must decide what course of action he should take when a problem arises on the plantation. The story begins with a great responsibility falling on Vincent Wingfield, the teenage son of a widowed Virginia plantation owner. Story: Few wars have been fought by each side with greater intensity of conviction in the rightness of its cause or with more abundant personal heroism than the Civil War. Description Tales of History & Adventure With Lee in Virginia ![]()
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