Ulysses S. Grant

By Lovell Coombs

Book Overview

Ulysses S. Grant by Coombs and Lovell is a comprehensive biography of the 18th President of the United States. The book covers Grant's life from his humble beginnings in Ohio to his rise to the highest office in the land. The authors delve into Grant's military career, including his successes and failures during the Civil War, as well as his tenure as President. The book explores Grant's personal life, including his marriage to Julia Dent and his struggles with alcoholism. The authors also examine Grant's legacy and impact on American history. Overall, Ulysses S. Grant provides a detailed and insightful look into the life of one of America's most important figures.1925. The story of the life and events of U.S. Grant, beginning with his birth parentage and childhood, his education and as a West Point Cadet, falling in love, his exploits in Mexico, then a general of the army, his battles in the war between the North and South, the surrender of General Lee, the fall of the Confederacy, his election and eight years as President until his death.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: 1162646330
• ISBN13: 9781162646336
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"