Eleanor Agnes Lee, Robert E. Lee's fifth child, began her journal in December 1852 at the early age of twelve. An articulate young woman, her stated ambitions were modest: "The everyday life of a little school girl of twelve years is not startling," she observed in April 1853; but in fact, her five-year record of a southern girl's life is lively, unpredictable, and full of interesting detail.
The journal opens with a description of the Lee family life in their beloved home, Arlington. Like many military families, the Lees moved often, but Agnes and her family always thought of...
Eleanor Agnes Lee, Robert E. Lee's fifth child, began her journal in December 1852 at the early age of twelve. An articulate young woman, her stated a...
The Sharing by Agnes Lee. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1914 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.
The Sharing by Agnes Lee. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1914 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-wri...
