Lady of Arlington : The Life of Mrs. Robert E. Lee: A Biography

Sisters, OR, U.S.A.: Multnomah Publishers, Incorporated, 2001. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Very rare book. For over a century she has stodd in the shadow of her heritage. Now she steps into the light. Mary Custis Lee, Great Granddaughter of Martha Washington and Wife of General Robert E. Lee. Yet as you meet the Lady of Arlington in these pages, you'll discover a fascinating and ispiring woman in her own right; a painter, authot, legendary hostess, devout Christian, and staunch patriot - the mother of seven children who nurtured her beloved husband's career even as arthritis crippled her body and the ravages of war drove her from the only home she'd ever known. In a world desperate for heroes - and heroines - Mary Custis Lee's life is a timeless example of triumph in the face of desolation and loss. This is her story. She had slaves.yet freed them before emancipation. She owned one of the most famous mansions in America.yet died homeless. She was a woman with a will of iron. Her faith in God sustained her through years of seperation from her husband, the deaths of two children, and the heartbreaking transformation of her magnificent estate into a military cemetary. Based on previously unpublished journals and letters spanning half a century, Lady of Arlington unveils the story of an articulate, passionate, and selfless patriot worthy of her heritage. 380 pages..