Iconic Virginian, brilliant general, and complex human being---that last aspect of Robert E. Lee has daunted biographers and been disregarded by partisans. Now Roy Blount Jr. combines acute character insight with lively storytelling and full-hearted Southern directness to craft this unique portrait. Fascinated by what made Lee such a charismatic, though reluctant, leader, Blount delves into the influences of Lee's illustrious but scandal-clouded ancestry,...

Roy Blount Jr. celebrates the unique sounds of letters when they blend together in this study of a less-than-conventional usage of the English language.

Chronicles the history of sports in the twentieth century, profiling the greatest athletes, best teams, biggest games, and most memorable moments.