Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant — Volume 1 by Ulysses S. Grant

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Author Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Title Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant — Volume 1
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Memoirs_of_U._S._Grant
Note Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant — Volume 1" by Ulysses S. Grant is a historical account written during the late 19th century that focuses on the life and military career of Ulysses S. Grant, one of America's prominent Civil War generals and the 18th President of the United States. The memoir delves into his early life, military trainings, and experiences in significant conflicts such as the Mexican-American War and his observations leading up to the Civil War. The opening of the memoir introduces Grant's personal background, detailing his ancestry and early childhood in Ohio. He reflects on the challenges and tribulations faced by his ancestors, which shaped his values and perspectives. Grant touches upon his family’s deep-rooted American heritage, his father’s commitment to his education despite limited resources, as well as his own early aspirations and the influences that guided him towards a military career. Throughout this initial section, readers gain insight into the formative experiences that would later influence his leadership during the tumultuous periods of American history in which he played a pivotal role. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Subject Generals -- United States -- Biography
Subject Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
Subject Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Personal narratives
Subject Presidents -- United States -- Biography
Subject United States. Army -- Biography
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EBook-No. 1067
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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