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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
"Leaps straight onto the roster of essential reading for anyone
even vaguely interested in Grant and the Civil War." -Ron Chernow,
author of Grant "Provides leadership lessons that can be obtained
nowhere else... Ulysses Grant in his Memoirs gives us a unique
glimpse of someone who found that the habit of reflection could
serve as a force multiplier for leadership." -Thomas E. Ricks,
Foreign Policy Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs, sold door-to-door by
former Union soldiers, were once as ubiquitous in American
households as the Bible. Mark Twain and Henry James hailed them as
great literature, and countless presidents credit Grant with
influencing their own writing. This is the first comprehensively
annotated edition of Grant's memoirs, clarifying the great military
leader's thoughts on his life and times through the end of the
Civil War and offering his invaluable perspective on battlefield
decision making. With annotations compiled by the editors of the
Ulysses S. Grant Association's Presidential Library, this
definitive edition enriches our understanding of the pre-war years,
the war with Mexico, and the Civil War. Grant provides essential
insight into how rigorously these events tested America's
democratic institutions and the cohesion of its social order. "What
gives this peculiarly reticent book its power? Above all,
authenticity... Grant's style is strikingly modern in its economy."
-T. J. Stiles, New York Times "It's been said that if you're going
to pick up one memoir of the Civil War, Grant's is the one to read.
Similarly, if you're going to purchase one of the several annotated
editions of his memoirs, this is the collection to own, read, and
reread." -Library Journal
Originally published in 1885 by Mark Twain, Ulysses S. Grant's
landmark memoir has been annotated by Elizabeth Samet in this
lavish edition. No previous edition combines such a sweep of
historical and cultural contexts with the literary authority that
Samet, obsessed with Grant for decades, brings to the table.
Whether exploring novels Grant read at West Point or presenting
majestic images culled from archives, Samet curates a richly
annotated edition. Never has Grant's transformation from tanner's
son to military leader been more insightfully and passionately
explained than in this timely edition, appearing on the 150th
anniversary of Grant's 1868 presidential election.
"This fine volume leaps straight onto the roster of essential
reading for anyone even vaguely interested in Grant and the Civil
War. The book is deeply researched, but it introduces its
scholarship with a light touch that never interferes with the
reader's enjoyment of Grant's fluent narrative."-Ron Chernow,
author of Grant Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs, sold door-to-door by
former Union soldiers, were once as ubiquitous in American
households as the Bible. Mark Twain, Gertrude Stein, Henry James,
and Edmund Wilson hailed them as great literature, and countless
presidents, including Clinton and George W. Bush, credit Grant with
influencing their own writing. Yet a judiciously annotated edition
of these memoirs has never been produced until now. The Personal
Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant is the first comprehensively annotated
edition of Grant's memoirs, clarifying the great military leader's
thoughts on his life and times through the end of the Civil War and
offering his invaluable perspective on battlefield decision making.
An introduction contextualizes Grant's life and significance, and
lucid editorial commentary allows his voice and narrative to shine
through. With annotations compiled by the editors of the Ulysses S.
Grant Association's Presidential Library, this definitive edition
enriches our understanding of the pre-war years, the war with
Mexico, and the Civil War. Grant provides essential insight into
how rigorously these events tested America's democratic
institutions and the cohesion of its social order. The Personal
Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant is a work of profound political,
historical, and literary significance. This celebrated annotated
edition will introduce a new generation of readers of all
backgrounds to an American classic.
Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs begins with the author's formative years
and his military service, continuing through the U.S. Civil War and
the author's time as President of the United States. Various
battles such as Monterrey, and sieges such as Vera Cruz, are
recounted in this volume, with Mexico's actions and abilities as an
enemy much detailed. Grant is keen to narrate the experience from
his perspective as a junior officer, bringing perspective of both
the strategic planning and the tactical maneuvers such conflicts
entailed together with the morale of the rank and file ahead of
each skirmish. Together with U.S. Grant's own recollections we find
appendices in the form of original correspondences sent and
received regarding the Union and Confederate forces. At the time he
authored his memoirs in the mid-1880s, Grant was determined in
spite of illness to add to the burgeoning historical narrative as a
reliable source. With this autobiography, it is indisputable that
he achieves this goal.
General Grant's personal memoirs are a must read for all Civil War
buffs and those even remotely interested in history. This book,
which includes both Volume I and II, articulately spells out the
military career of one of the United States' greatest generals.
Grant's memoirs are well-written, thoughtful, insightful, and offer
more than a glimpse into the mind of U.S. Grant. Volume I opens
with a heartfelt preface where Grant explains how his diminishing
health pushed him to complete this work and "asking no favor but
hoping (his remarks) will meet the approval of the reader." They
most definitely do. Following the preface, the reader is given a
(very) short review of his early childhood, life at West Point, and
early Army life. The next one hundred pages are dedicated to the
Mexican War followed by his resignation from the military and
civilian life in Illinois. The remainder of Volume I and all of
Volume II extensively deal with the war between the states. Volume
I (written before Grant realized he was critically ill) is rich in
detail of the various military campaigns and his ascension through
the military ranks. Volume II hurls the reader into the conflict,
reads rapidly, and is rife with Grant's personal observations and
insights. This second volume picks up where the first left
off--following Vicksburg to the campaigns in Tennessee to the
Battle of the Wilderness to Sherman's March to the Sea to the
Battle of Franklin right up to Appomattox and all the events of
April and May 1865. These campaigns are told from the commanding
general's perspective with great overview and detail. However, what
really makes Volume II special are all the personal observations
and insightful comments about those Grant served with and against.
Grant is thoughtful and displays much about himself as this great
book draws to a close. An eloquently written, detailed,
first-person account of the Civil War that offers much to those who
read it.
Known as the "savior of the Union" during the Civil War, General
Grant went on to serve as the 18th president of the United States
from 1869-1877. This first volume of his memoirs was completed just
days prior to his death from throat cancer in 1885.
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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.
Includes Volume I & II. Written in the last year of his life as
he battled throat cancer and poverty, "Personal Memoirs" was
published by Mark Twain shortly after Grant's death, less than a
week after he completed his work. An instant success and praised by
admirers, critics, and people throughout the country, this
autobiography was a critical and financial success. Grant was
praised both for the clarity and succinctness of his writing, and
the royalties of the book provided for his family and firmly
re-established their financial stability. A model of autobiography
to this day, "Personal Memoirs" is a remarkable work of literature,
reflecting the man and ideal commander largely responsible for the
welfare of his country throughout his life.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
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