Download or read book A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee written by John Esten Cooke and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The name of Lee is beloved and respected throughout the world. Men of all parties and opinions unite in this sentiment not only those who thought and fought with him but those most violently opposed to his political views and career.