• Gray Fox

  • Robert E. Lee and the Civil War
  • By: Burke Davis
  • Narrated by: Christopher Hurt
  • Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (131 ratings)

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By: Burke Davis
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Robert E. Lee, a Christian and a gentleman, was the most remarkable man to emerge from the Civil War and is one of the greatest tragic figures of American history. Reserved and unflappable, savvy and fearless, shrewd and tenacious, fatherly and kind; these are but a few of the adjectives commonly used to describe this noble hero. By using a dramatic form of narrative and relying on numerous eyewitness accounts, Burke Davis brings Lee to life. Listening to this powerful work gives you the feeling you are there, with Lee, Jackson, and the rest. It is a rare blend of history and emotion, a book that speaks to both the mind and the heart.
©1956 by Burke Davis (P)1990 by Blackstone Audiobooks
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  • Categories: History

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The war years.

This work describes the life of Robert E. Lee from the period just preceeding hostilities through Appomattox and the surrender of the Army of Virginia. Fairly good detail is delivered through first hand accounts and written documents of the time. I enjoyed the focus on Lee the man as much as Lee the general. A fast paced tell that is easy to listen to without effort as the story unfolds naturally and at a good pace.

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Recording quality

The sound quality is very poor. The book is well written, the narrator does a good job, but I couldn’t continue listening.

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As Great a General and Man as America has Made

Though written in the 1950s this book holds up well. It’s clear, concise and easy to listen to. The narrator is excellent. I was disappointed when it ended. Note that this book doesn’t cover Lee’s life after the end of the Civil War.

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Gray Fox

Great book on a Great Commander. A true Hero R.E.Lee
If you want TRUE History than this is a must.

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An interesting narrative

I knew almost nothing about Robert E Lee before I listened to this book. I found it quite interesting.

Two flaws in my mind:

As with any start to finish narrative, some of it is not as interesting as the rest.

The narrator was okay but not great.

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Great Read of Civil War

Great overview of the Civil War from Southern Generals perspective! Patriotism for the South and his family shows through out the Book.

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nothing you haven't heard about Lee before

this was written in 1955, so I suppose this is one of the original Lee books. it's fairly standard stuff regarding his prowess on the field in the face of superior forces.

the final few chapters had a bit more detail regarding the actual surrender and the moments and days after. Was it poetic license? maybe but it for well.

A number of people commented on the quality of the narrator. I want bothered by the narration as much as the poor recording quality from what sounds like over modulation.

Don't let that discourage you from giving this book a listen.

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Great story of the civil war.

Great story of the civil war and general lee. You will enjoy it. God bless America.

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Great Read

Excellent. They don't make men like that anymore. Inspiring. Anyone with an open mind can benefit from reading this book.

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Very poor and inaccurate account .....

Very poor and inaccurate account of the war, politics, and the players themselves. By far the worst book Ive read from this era.

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