Lee's Tar Heels
Earl J. Hess
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Lee's Tar Heels
by Earl J. Hess
Published
2003
Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
Pages
456
ISBN-13
9780807860281
Description
"The Pettigrew-Kirkland-MacRae Brigade was one of North Carolina's best-known and most successful units during the Civil War. Formed in the summer of 1862, the brigade spent many months protecting supply lines in its home state before it was thrust into its first major combat at Gettysburg. There, James Johnston Pettigrew's men pushed back the Union's famed Iron Brigade in vicious fighting on July 1 and played a key role in Pickett's Charge on July 3, in the process earning a reputation as one of the hardest-fighting units in Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.". "Lee's Tar Heels tells the story of the men who made up the Pettigrew-Kirkland-MacRae Brigade, which included the 11th, 26th, 44th, and 52nd North Carolina Regiments. Earl Hess chronicles the unit's formation and growth under Pettigrew and its subsequent exploits under William W. Kirkland and William MacRae. Beyond recounting the brigade's military engagements, Hess draws on letters, diaries, memoirs, and service records to explore the camp life, medical care, social backgrounds, and political attitudes of these gallant Tar Heels. He also addresses the continuing debate between North Carolinians and Virginians over responsibility for the failure of Pickett's Charge."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in Lee's Tar Heels?
This edition of Lee's Tar Heels has approximately 456 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Lee's Tar Heels?
For most readers, Lee's Tar Heels typically takes between 9h 30m and 6h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 114,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 114,000 words
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What is the word count of Lee's Tar Heels?
The estimated word count for Lee's Tar Heels is approximately 114,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Lee's Tar Heels?
Lee's Tar Heels was written by Earl J. Hess.
When was Lee's Tar Heels published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.