A Personal History Of Ulysses S. Grant

By Albert Deane Richardson

Book Overview

""A Personal History of Ulysses S. Grant"" is a book written by Albert D. Richardson that provides a comprehensive account of the life and career of the 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. The book covers Grant's early life, his military career, his presidency, and his post-presidential years until his death. Richardson, a journalist and friend of Grant, draws from his personal experiences with the President as well as his extensive research to present a vivid and insightful portrait of the man. The book delves into Grant's military strategies during the Civil War, his leadership during Reconstruction, and his efforts to promote civil rights for African Americans. Additionally, the book explores Grant's personal life, including his marriage to Julia Dent and his struggles with alcoholism. It also sheds light on his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee. Overall, ""A Personal History of Ulysses S. Grant"" provides a fascinating and detailed look at one of America's most important historical figures, offering both an engaging narrative and valuable historical insights.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428609180
• ISBN13: 9781428609181
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 636 Pages
• Weight: 2.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"