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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.
Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) Grant
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.
J. T. (John Townsend) Trowbridge
A Picture of the Desolated States, and the Work of Restoration. 1865-1868
"A Picture of the Desolated States; and the Work of Restoration" by J. T. Trowbridge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's observations and experiences during his travels through the Southern states shortly after the American Civil War, capturing the landscape, the remnants of war, and the lives of the people affected by this tumultuous period. It provides a vivid portrayal of both the destruction left in the war's wake and the efforts at restoration and recovery. The opening of the book begins with Trowbridge setting out on his journey in August 1865, visiting cities like Harrisburg and Gettysburg that were significant during the war. He describes the lingering signs of conflict, including ruined structures and the palpable tension surrounding the historical sites. He encounters residents who share their personal experiences, marveling at their resilience and contrasting their narratives with broader themes of loss, sacrifice, and the quest for healing in a post-war America. The author’s detailed observations and interactions with the people he meets lay the foundation for a reflective exploration of the war's impact on the South and its path toward restoration.
Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) Grant
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.
Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) Grant
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.
Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) Grant
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.
Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) Grant
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.
Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) Grant
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.
Wilbur F. (Wilbur Fisk) Crummer
With Grant at Fort Donelson, Shiloh and Vicksburg and an appreciation of General U. S. Grant
"With Grant at Fort Donelson, Shiloh and Vicksburg" by Wilbur F. Crummer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book captures the personal experiences of the author, a soldier in the 45th Illinois Volunteers, during crucial battles of the American Civil War. It provides vivid depictions of the military campaigns led by General U.S. Grant and offers insights into the daily lives, struggles, and thoughts of young soldiers during this tumultuous period. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to two young soldiers, Will and Jim, stationed at Cairo, Illinois, in January 1862. They converse while on guard duty, expressing their eagerness for action as they sense that General Grant is preparing for an offensive—a theme supported by a vivid recollection of the events leading up to and including the pivotal battles of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. Crummer sets the stage with rich detail about the harsh conditions faced by soldiers, the camaraderie among the troops, and the grim realities of war, including moments of humor amidst the struggle for survival.
Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) Grant
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.
Frederick Trevor Hill
On the Trail of Grant and Lee
"On the Trail of Grant and Lee" by Frederick Trevor Hill is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intertwined lives and careers of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, two prominent figures in the American Civil War. It aims to paint a balanced perspective on their contributions, emphasizing their human qualities, shared American heritage, and the complexities that defined their respective roles during a tumultuous period in American history. The opening of the book sets the stage for a nuanced examination of the Civil War and its key players. Hill begins by highlighting the historical context surrounding the war and critiques the distortions presented in American history regarding these figures, urging a fair representation of both Grant and Lee's lives and legacies. He discusses the early roots of their families, both of which were affected by civil strife dating back to the conflict in England, drawing parallels between their backgrounds. The initial chapters lay the groundwork for understanding how these two men, shaped by their experiences and environments, would come to face one another in one of the most significant wars in U.S. history.
Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) Grant
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.
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