Grants memoirs are absolutely essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the american civil war. In an honest and intelligent voice, the celebrated civil war general and former president offers a detailed and intimate telling of the events of the mexicanamerican. Books were scarce in the western reserve during his youth, but he read every book he could borrow in the neighborhood where he lived. What is the value of ulysses s grant memoir first edition answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. He was an author of unusual ability and his memoirs are widely regarded as one of the great books written in the english language. Grant complete collection illustrated and annotated by ulysses s. Grant, focused mainly on the generals actions during the american civil war. The focus of the book is grants military careerhis service in the mexicanamerican war and the civil war. In volume 31 of the grant papers, we document how he turned in the first article, on shiloh, and had to be gently told that it sounded like an official reportthe editors came down to his summer. On 23 july, having completed his final corrections, grant died in his summer cottage on the slopes of mount mcgregor, in new york state. The ghost that haunts grants memoirs the new york times.
By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Apr 06, 2020 faced with failing health and financial ruin, the civil wars greatest general and former president wrote his personal memoirs to secure his familys future and won himself a unique place in american letters. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Grant and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of mark twains most profitable ventures was the new york publishing house he founded and the memoir of ulysses s.
Personal memoirs of ulysses s grant, includes both volumes optimized for kindle by ulysses s. April 27, 1822 july 23, 1885 was the 18th president of the united states 18691877 following his success as military commander in the american civil war. Battling terminal throat cancer, grant raced to complete his account of the. I looked on both ebay and bookfinders, but i could no. Samet has produced the most ambitious edition of ulysses grants memoirs yet published. Grant s memoirs only cover the period up until the end of the civil war. This study guide consists of approximately 29 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of personal memoirs of u. Grant project made it an opportune time for releasing the first fully annotated edition of memoirs. He was also a complex individual with uncommon virtues. When grant finished the manuscript in july 1885, it was rushed into galley proof.
This is the first complete annotated edition of grants memoirs, fully. One hundred and thirtythree years after its 1885 publication by mark twain, elizabeth samet has annotated this lavish edition of grants landmark memoir, and expands the civil war backdrop against which this monumental american life is typically read. Read an electronic edition of ulysses grants famous personal memoirs, a 19thcentury bestseller. Grant is an autobiography of american president ulysses s. Though grant opens with tales of his boyhood, his education at west. With kaleidoscopic, trenchant, pathbreaking insights, elizabeth d. Twain created a unique marketing system designed to reach millions of veterans with a patriotic appeal just as grants death was being. Gore vidal, gertrude stein and other literary figures have acknowledged their preeminence. The foremost military memoir in the english language, written in a clear, supple style. Though grant opens with tales of his boyhood, his education at.
Completed just days before his death and hailed by mark twain as the most remarkable work of its kind since the commentaries of julius caesar, this is the nowlegendary autobiography of ulysses simpson grant 18221885, 18th president of the united states and the union general who led the north to victory in the civil war. Grant this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Grant s memoirs are the greatest books in american literature. Hi, i am trying to figure out how much reserve to put on a 2 volume 1st edition set of ulysses s. Grant, the overall commander of the union army and the 18th us president. Written as grant was dying of throat cancer in 1885, the twovolume set was published by mark twain shortly after grant s death. Mark twain and gertrude stein, grants memoirs demonstrate the intelligence. The twovolume set was published by mark twain shortly after grants death. The project gutenberg ebook of personal memoirs of u. Jul 29, 2017 harvards belknap press imprint is publishing what looks to be something every one of us should run out and get. Harvards belknap press imprint is publishing what looks to be something every one of us should run out and get. His twovolume memoirs, sold doortodoor by former union soldiers, have never gone out of print and were once as ubiquitous in american households as the bible. The recent completion of the massive the papers of ulysses s.
Although frequently urged by friends to write my memoirs i had determined never to do so, nor to write anything for publication. What is the value of ulysses s grant memoir first edition. The complete annotated edition october 2017 is edited by grant library executive director john f. Apr 08, 2018 the recent completion of the massive the papers of ulysses s. The nook book ebook of the personal memoirs of ulysses s. Since these books are in the public domain there are. Completed a short time before his death in 1885, the personal memoirs of ulysses s. Besides the facsimile reproduction of his autograph on vol 1, there is a personal inscription with his original autograph. After an ineffectual term as president, ruined by bankruptcy and dying of throat cancer, grant agreed to publish his memoirs to provide a measure of economic security for his family. Grant wrote simply, yet beautifully, and he was dying in agony of. Nov 10, 2010 listen to personal memoirs of ulysses s. Grants writing has been praised for its conciseness. The unputdownable heart of grants book is his eyewitness account of the vicissitudes of the american civil war. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
The modern library civil war bookshelf 5book bundle. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as. Even if you know or care nothing about the american civil war, these books are essential reading for any educated person. The focus of the book is grants military careerhis service in the mexican american war and the civil war. As with all memoirs, grants was at its best as a revelation of the way he remembered the events of his tumultuous life and the feelings they evoked in him as death drew near. Stranger still, he barely acknowledged in his book that he had served two. Omitting detailed discussion of his childhood and presidency. Its truth was less in the details of what he recalled as in the story he had to tell, of justice triumphant over a great evil. Grant is recognized today as one of the most significant american military memoirs of all time. Of course, grants memoirs has been in print forever in some form or another, but.
Written as grant was dying of throat cancer in 1885, the twovolume set was published by mark twain shortly after grants death. In an honest and intelligent voice, the celebrated civil war general and former president offers a detailed and intimate telling of the events of the mexicanamerican war, and the american civil war and his role. Go search todays deals vouchers amazonbasics best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards customer. For their directness and clarity, his writings on war are without rival in american literature, and his autobiography deserves a place among the very best in the genre. Many years ago an army buddy of mine suggested that i take a look at the memoirs of u. A new edition, with thorough commentary, of the memoirs of an american caesar.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stiles discusses a new, completely annotated edition of grants. Aside from the consistency with his diction and syntax, much of the manuscript survives, in grant s hand, and what isnt in his hand is accounted for by letters describing. His personal memoirs, published a few months later, were at once acclaimed as a masterpiece. Grants book itself is a classic, but this paperback printing is highly unreadable. Grant provides leadership lessons that can be obtained nowhere elseulysses 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. This library of america series edition is printed on acidfree paper and features smythsewn binding, a full cloth cover, and a ribbon marker. Jun 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Nov 01, 2007 completed just days before his death and hailed by mark twain as the most remarkable work of its kind since the commentaries of julius caesar, this is the nowlegendary autobiography of ulysses simpson grant 18221885, 18th president of the united states and the union general who led the north to victory in the civil war. Under grant, the union army defeated the confederate military, secession and the war, which ended with the surrender of robert e.
As with all memoirs, grant s was at its best as a revelation of the way he remembered the events of his tumultuous life and the feelings they evoked in him as death drew near. Faced with failing health and financial ruin, the civil wars greatest general and former president wrote his personal memoirs to secure his familys future and won himself a unique place in american letters. Not having my own copy yet, i still dont have a good sense of the depth and range of critical effort that went into the footnotes. Oct, 2017 its title is the personal memoirs of ulysses s. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read personal memoirs of ulysses s.
Devoted almost entirely to his life as a soldier, grants memoirs traces the trajectory of his extraordinary career from west point cadet to generalinchief of all union armies. Grants memoirs are the greatest books in american literature. Grant is the first comprehensively annotated edition of grants memoirs, clarifying the great military leaders thoughts on his life and times through the end of the civil war and offering his invaluable perspective on battlefield decision making. Grant, the 18th president of the united states, focused mainly on his military career during the mexicanamerican war and the american civil war, and completed as he was dying of throat cancer in 1885. Oct 04, 2012 what is the value of ulysses s grant memoir first edition answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice. Grants autobiography recounts the campaigns and battles in which he participated during the mexicanamerican war and the american civil war. Get unlimited access to the best stories on medium and support writers. The book is deeply researched, but it introduces its scholarship with a.
Devoted almost entirely to his life as a soldier, grant s memoirs traces the trajectory of his extraordinary career from west point cadet to generalinchief of all union armies. Grant 18221885 was one of the most esteemed individuals of the nineteenth century. No 55 personal memoirs by ulysses s grant 1885 the civil war general turned president was a reluctant author, but set the gold standard for presidential. Introduction and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Grants memoirs comprise one of the most valuable writings by a military commander in history eicher 492.
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