Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 2. by Ulysses S. Grant
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| Author | Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 |
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| Title | Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 2. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Memoirs_of_U._S._Grant |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 2" by Ulysses S. Grant is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The memoir details Grant's personal experiences and reflections, especially focusing on his military career, including significant events of the Mexican-American War and his subsequent movements during the Civil War. The work aims to provide insights into the character and strategies of both Grant and the prominent military leaders of his time, alongside the broader socio-political context. The opening of the memoir outlines Grant’s early military career, detailing his experiences during and following the Mexican-American War, and how these experiences shaped his understanding of warfare. He describes his marriage and subsequent assignment to the Pacific Coast, highlighting the logistical challenges faced during troop movements and the personal trials encountered during this period, including navigating disease and transportation issues. The narrative also reviews early California and military life while offering observations on the socio-economic climate of the time, setting the stage for Grant's evolving role as a prominent military leader. (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 | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | United States. Army -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5861 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 58 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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