Tidewater Dynasty : A Biographical Novel of the Lees of Stratford Hall by Roberts, Carey; Seely, Rebecca - 1981

New York: Harcourt, Brace Jovanovich. Good+ in Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. 0151902941 . Spine slanted, corners bumped, some edge wear, chipping. Owner's name inside cover. Signed by both authors on half-title page. Jacket shows significant edge wear and chipping. Two tears at base of spine repaired with tape, small chunks missing at top and bottom of spine and top right corner. Front flap mostly separated and repaired along its length with tape. A little darkening. Inside, the pages are bright and clean. No markings to text.

"From Tom Lee's challenge of land baron 'King' Carter to the fateful decision of Robert E. Lee to turn from the nation he loved to defend the state he loved more, the Lees stand center stage in the American drama. The colonial power exerted by Philip Lee in one generation contrasts with the Revolutionary exploits of his sons Richard Henry and Francis Lightfoot, both signers of the Declaration of Independence . . . The thoughts and deeds of the Lee dynasty, and the rich historical landscape they inhabit are vividly brought to life in this meticulously chronicled novel."; 7¾" - 9¾" Tall; Signed by Author .