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The book was like the man himself--often humorous, frequently charming, always lucid, sometimes poignant, generous to his enemies, loyal to his friends.
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Like the other American Legends, much of Grant's personal life has been eclipsed by the momentous battles and events in which he participated, from Fort Donelson to the White House.
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Letters of Ulysses S Grant to His Father and His Youngest Sister, 1857-78
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.
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Under Grant's command, the Union Army defeated the Confederate military and ended the Confederate States of America.His personal memoirs include all the events of his life including the scandals during his presidency that somewhat tarnished ...
Born in 1822, Grant was the son of an Ohio tanner. He went to West Point against his will and graduated in the middle of his class. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Grant quickly rose to the rank of brigadier general of volunteers.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
Railroads traverse it in every direction, north, south, east, and west. The mines are worked. The high lands are used for grazing purposes, and rich agricultural lands are found in many of the valleys. This is the work of the volunteer.
The two-volume set was published by Mark Twain shortly after Grant's death.Twain created a unique marketing system designed to reach millions of veterans with a patriotic appeal just as Grant's death was being mourned.
When the Confederate commander asked for terms, Grant replied, "No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted." The Confederates surrendered, and President Lincoln promoted Grant to major general of volunteers.