General Lee's Photographer: The Life And Work Of Michael Miley

By Marshall William Fishwick

Book Overview

""General Lee's Photographer: The Life and Work of Michael Miley"" by Marshall William Fishwick is a biography of Michael Miley, a photographer who served as General Robert E. Lee's personal photographer during the American Civil War. The book explores Miley's life and career, from his early years in Virginia to his work as a photographer during the war. It also delves into the history of photography during the 19th century and its role in documenting the war. The book includes a collection of Miley's photographs, many of which have never been published before, showcasing his unique perspective on the war and the people involved. The author draws on letters, diaries, and other primary sources to provide a comprehensive portrait of Miley and his contributions to the field of photography. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War, photography, or the life of Michael Miley.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258004569
• ISBN13: 9781258004569
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"