Lee's Last Campaign

** "Lee's Last Campaign" by J. C. Gorman is a mid-19th century historical narrative that vividly recounts the concluding battles of the American Civil War, ending with General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House. The book presents the Confederate Army's struggle, highlighting the hardships and strategic dilemmas of the time. It describes the state of the Army of Northern Virginia as they confronted almost certain defeat, covering conflicts near Petersburg and the events that forced the Confederate retreat. Gorman vividly portrays key battles, the declining morale of Confederate soldiers, and the strategies employed by both sides. The famous meeting between Generals Lee and Grant, which led to Lee's surrender, is carefully chronicled, along with Lee's touching goodbye to his soldiers. The book is both a valuable historical account and a moving depiction of the end of a determined army. **