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1871 General ROBERT E. LEE Stonewall Jackson JEB Stuart CONFEDERATE Biographies"The Early Life, Campaigns, and Public Services of Robert E. Lee" by Edward Alfred Pollard, curiously written under the pseudonym, "A Distinguished Southern Journalist," is a comprehensive collection of 48 biographies, predominantly centered around the life and military endeavors of Robert E. Lee. The book aims to illuminate the valor and achievements of the South's paramount military figures during the Civil War, extending from Virginia to the Trans-Mississippi. Notable biographies include Stonewall Jackson, J.E.B. Stuart, Braxton Bragg, and many more. Acknowledging the challenges of biographical writing, Pollard ensures the credibility of his work by meticulously sourcing from testimonials, authoritative documents, and contemporary publications like the Southern Illustrated News. With extensive research, the book strives to offer reliable and inspiring portraits of "Southern glory," serving as a historical resource… Read More