Lee in the Lowcountry : Defending Charleston and Savannah, 1861-1862

by Crooks, Daniel J., Jr.

• ISBN13: 9781596295896
• ISBN10: 1596295899
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-05
• Publisher: History Pr

Summary

In so many words, General Lee laid out the challenge of defending the young Southern Republic and two of its key cities: Charleston and Savannah. While in the Lowcountry, Lee acquired the two most famous trademarks of his wartime career. Long hours in the saddle prompted Lee to grow his signature beard and, while at Pootaligo, he acquired his beloved equine companion, Traveller.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
Mustering the Troops	p. 15
Yankees on the Run	p. 27
In the Shadow of Cheat Mountain	p. 30
Ready for War	p. 39
The Loss of Port Royal	p. 50
Trying to Do Much with Little	p. 66
Picking a Target	p. 76
Smoke and Stones	p. 83
Reconciliation	p. 99
A Confederacy in Crisis	p. 105
General Lee's Army	p. 113
Bibliography	p. 125
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