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Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) Grant
1822-1885
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Books by Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) Grant
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Complete
"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Complete" by Ulysses S. Grant is an autobiography written in 1884-1885. Racing against terminal throat cancer and financial ruin from a Ponzi scheme, the former president and Civil War general chronicled his military campaigns through the Mexican-American War and Civil War. Mark Twain intervened to publish the work, creating an innovative marketing campaign that transformed Grant's final act into one of the nineteenth century's bestselling books, saving his family from destitution while establishing an enduring literary legacy.
Project Gutenberg Edition of The Memoirs of Four Civil War Generals
"Project Gutenberg Edition of The Memoirs of Four Civil War Generals" by Grant et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a collection of memoirs from four prominent generals of the American Civil War: Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, Philip Sheridan, and John A. Logan. It offers insights into their personal experiences, military strategies, and reflections on the war, making it a valuable resource for those interested in American history and military affairs. The opening of the memoirs introduces the structure of the book, detailing the contents, which are organized into separate volumes for each general. Ulysses S. Grant begins by reflecting on his early life, including his ancestry and experiences at West Point, giving readers an understanding of his background prior to the Civil War. Each chapter outlined in the content summary hints at a comprehensive narrative that combines personal anecdotes with significant historical events, setting the stage for the generals' accounts, their military careers, and their views on the intense struggles of the Civil War.
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant — Volume 2
"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant — Volume 2" by Ulysses S. Grant is an autobiography written in 1884-1885. The work chronicles Grant's military career during the Mexican–American War and Civil War, written as the dying president battled terminal throat cancer and personal bankruptcy from a Ponzi scheme. Published by Mark Twain after Grant's death, the memoirs became a 19th-century bestseller through an unprecedented marketing campaign. Critics have praised Grant's lean, intelligent prose and his candid depiction of battlefield struggles and internal Army conflicts.
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant — Volume 1
"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant — Volume 1" by Ulysses S. Grant is an autobiography written in 1884-1885. Racing against terminal throat cancer and financial ruin from a Ponzi scheme, the dying president chronicles his military career through the Mexican-American War and Civil War. Mark Twain, recognizing his friend's exploitation by publishers, intervened to secure better terms and orchestrated an unprecedented marketing campaign using Union veterans as door-to-door salesmen. The result became one of the nineteenth century's bestselling books.
Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals
"Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals" by Ulysses S. Grant et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work consists largely of personal reflections and recollections by Ulysses S. Grant, as well as contributions from fellow generals William T. Sherman and Philip H. Sheridan. The memoirs cover significant events of their military careers, particularly during the tumultuous years of the American Civil War. The opening of the memoirs presents Grant's preface, where he reflects on the motivations and challenges he faced while writing his memoirs. He discusses his initial reluctance to enter into public writing, the circumstances that led him to change his mind—including a request from a magazine editor during a period of financial difficulty—and his concern about fairness to his fellow soldiers, both Union and Confederate. Grant emphasizes the importance of truthfulness in recounting his experiences and expresses a desire to avoid doing injustice to anyone, acknowledging the limits of his memory in narrating the vast complexities of the Civil War. The narrative begins with his ancestry and early life, setting the stage for his eventual rise to prominence as a key military figure.
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 1.
"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 1." by Ulysses S. Grant is an autobiography written in 1884-1885. Racing against terminal cancer and financial ruin, the former president and Civil War general chronicles his military career through the Mexican-American War and Civil War. Written in his final year while battling throat cancer and bankruptcy from a Ponzi scheme, Grant's memoirs became a 19th-century bestseller through Mark Twain's innovative marketing. The work is celebrated for its honest, lean prose and candid depiction of military and political battles.
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 6.
"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 6." by Ulysses S. Grant is an autobiography written in 1884-1885. Racing against terminal throat cancer and financial ruin from a devastating Ponzi scheme, the former president and Civil War general chronicles his military career. With Mark Twain as publisher, the memoirs became a nineteenth-century bestseller through an unprecedented marketing campaign. This final volume captures Grant's candid reflections on war, written as a desperate effort to secure his family's future.
Letters of Ulysses S. Grant to his father and his youngest sister, 1857-78
"Letters of Ulysses S. Grant to His Father and His Youngest Sister, 1857-78" by Grant is a collection of personal letters written during the mid-19th century. This correspondence offers a unique insight into the life and thoughts of Ulysses S. Grant, a significant figure in American history who served as a commanding general during the Civil War and later as President. The letters chronicle Grant's life from his early military career to his experiences during the tumultuous period of the Civil War, reflecting his character, family relationships, and personal challenges. The opening of the collection establishes the framework for understanding General Grant's character through his letters to his father and sister. It begins with a letter from St. Louis, expressing familial sentiments and everyday concerns about farm life and family health. These letters blend personal anecdotes with glimpses into Grant's life decisions, such as his struggles with farming and his eventual return to military service. The early letters touch on his worried reflections about his family and children while revealing his ambitions and thoughts about the future, setting the stage for his emergence as a pivotal leader in American history.
State of the Union Addresses
"State of the Union Addresses" by Ulysses S. Grant is a collection of historical speeches delivered by the 18th President of the United States during the late 19th century. The addresses encompass Grant’s reflections on various key issues of the time, including the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, economic recovery, foreign relations, and governance. These speeches serve not only as a record of Grant's thoughts and policies during his presidency but also as a reflection of the political and social climate of the United States during that period. The opening of the collection presents Grant’s first State of the Union address delivered on December 6, 1869. In this address, he expresses gratitude for the nation’s blessings of peace, territorial wealth, and national unity, while acknowledging the aftermath of the Civil War and the challenges of Reconstruction. He discusses the progress made in restoring states that had seceded, highlights the importance of safeguarding the rights of freedmen, and addresses the economic implications of a fluctuating currency. Grant’s emphatic tone demonstrates his dedication to navigating the nation through the complexities of rebuilding and maintaining harmony after a divisive conflict.
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 2.
"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 2." by Ulysses S. Grant is an autobiography written in 1884-1885. Racing against terminal throat cancer and personal bankruptcy, the 18th President chronicles his military career through the Mexican-American War and Civil War. Written explicitly for money to save his family from destitution, Grant's honest prose and candid battle accounts captured a nation. Mark Twain's brilliant marketing transformed these dying words into a bestselling phenomenon, with Union veterans selling 350,000 copies and securing Grant's widow nearly half a million dollars.
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 4.
"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 4." by Ulysses S. Grant is an autobiography written in 1884-1885. This final volume captures Grant's military career during the Mexican-American War and the Civil War, written under extraordinary circumstances. Racing against terminal throat cancer and personal bankruptcy from a Ponzi scheme, Grant penned his memoirs to save his family from financial ruin. Mark Twain, his close friend, championed the work's publication, creating an innovative marketing campaign that made it a nineteenth-century bestseller and secured Grant's legacy.
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 3.
"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 3." by Ulysses S. Grant is an autobiography written in 1884-1885. Racing against terminal throat cancer and personal bankruptcy, the 18th President chronicles his military career through the Mexican-American War and Civil War. Written in his final year, these memoirs became a desperate bid to secure his family's future after financial ruin. Mark Twain intervened to publish the work, creating an unprecedented marketing campaign that transformed Grant's dying effort into one of the 19th century's bestselling books.
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 5.
"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 5." by Ulysses S. Grant is an autobiography written in 1884-1885. Racing against terminal throat cancer and personal bankruptcy, Grant chronicles his military career through the Mexican-American War and Civil War. Written explicitly for money to save his family from destitution, these memoirs became a publishing phenomenon. Mark Twain, Grant's close friend, orchestrated an unprecedented marketing campaign using Union veterans as door-to-door salesmen, transforming a dying man's final work into one of the nineteenth century's bestsellers.