With Lee in Virginia (Dover Children's Classics) (Vol i) [Paperback]

G. A. Henty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 19, 2004 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Dover Children's Classics

Henty wrote immensely popular children's books about fictional youngsters who lived in critical periods of history. Here, he focuses on the Civil War as seen through the eyes of a Southern teenager who staunchly supports the rights of slaves but joins Lee's cavalry and fights for the Confederacy. 15 black-and-white illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

G. A. Henty was an adventure novelist for boys in the Victorian era. Happily, he's enjoying a comeback. While most of his adventures took English lads off to wartime derring-do in India or Africa or back to the Middle Ages, a few brought boys of English blood to America, like With Lee in Virginia. It's the sort of book Southern Partisan readers ought to pass on to their own sons. The politics of sectional conflict aren't oversimplified, but the bias is one Southern Partisan readers are likely to applaud . . . war's gritty reality is not ignored; it is handled thoughtfully and well in this cleverly done book for boys -- Southern Partisan, 1st Quarter 1997 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

Readers are rediscovering G. A. Henty, the prolific 19th century author of historical adventures, whom George Grant calls "a Victorian literary phenomenon." With Lee in Virginia introduces us to young Vincent Wingfield. Not yet 16, and back in Virginia after four years of school in England, Vincent finds conditions in the South and the country unsettled. Before long, war breaks out and Vincent goes to fight for the South. Henty's gripping story weaves Vincent's adventures with the real life events and people of the Civil War, teaching history as it entertains and celebrating the virtues of family loyalty, honor, bravery, and determination in the face of adversity.

Recommended for Ages 10 and up. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (July 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486434567
• ISBN-13: 978-0486434568
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #90 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > Fiction > Military & Wars

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and engaging, I couldn't put it down., December 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: With Lee in Virginia, A Story of the American Civil War (Works of G. A. Henty) (Library Binding)

I really loved this book written from a rare Confederate view point. The author beautifully portrayed virtues such as honor and courage in the young hero, Vincent. They say these books are written for teenage boys, but I'm a twelve year old girl and I couldn't put down the book for three days. It is probably won of the most exciting books I've ever read.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!, April 17, 2000

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Uriah Hughes (Oklahoma, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: With Lee in Virginia (Works of G. A. Henty) (Paperback)

This book is definitely one of Mr. Henty's masterpieces. It gives a clear view of the South's situation and why the Civil War was fought. I highly enjoyed this book, both for its content and the way history is mingled with a gripping plot. I can't tell you too much because I might spoil it, but it is about a young Southern man who joins the Confederate army and distinguises himself through his many adventures.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful history lesson of the Civil War, March 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: With Lee in Virginia: A Story of the American Civil War (Works of G. A. Henty) (Mass Market Paperback)

An extra bonus in this Henty book is that it includes both the English preface and the American one, which Henty wrote to the `lads' who would read this book. In With Lee in Virginia Vincent Wingfield is the main character, one who lives on a plantation run by slaves, but who is strongly against being cruel to slaves. When he clashes with the overseer over Pearson having whipped a slave, Vincent never imagines it will cause such trouble. Soon, though, Vincent gets involved in the fate of the slave he saved, Tony. Will Vincent be able to help the man escape from the wicked Jackson? What about Tony's wife, who Jackson is selling for revenge? This book draws you right in plantation life in the 18hundreds, you will feel happy with the knowledge that `your' slaves are safe, and will never even consider that you are doing wrong by keeping slaves. Vincent enlists as a volunteer after Virginia secedes and accomplishes many deeds of bravery. This is just another in a long line of thrilling books writing by George Alfred Henty, don't miss reading a single one!!!