Introduction and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With kaleidoscopic, trenchant, pathbreaking insights, elizabeth d. The complete annotated edition october 2017 is edited by grant library executive director john f. Get unlimited access to the best stories on medium and support writers. His personal memoirs, published a few months later, were at once acclaimed as a masterpiece. 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. Twain created a unique marketing system designed to reach millions of veterans with a patriotic appeal just as grants death was being. Besides the facsimile reproduction of his autograph on vol 1, there is a personal inscription with his original autograph. Jul 29, 2017 harvards belknap press imprint is publishing what looks to be something every one of us should run out and get. This is the first complete annotated edition of grants memoirs, fully. The focus of the book is grants military careerhis service in the mexicanamerican war and the civil war. Mark twain and gertrude stein, grants memoirs demonstrate the intelligence. Stranger still, he barely acknowledged in his book that he had served two. Grants writing has been praised for its conciseness.
Harvards belknap press imprint is publishing what looks to be something every one of us should run out and get. The unputdownable heart of grants book is his eyewitness account of the vicissitudes of the american civil war. Even if you know or care nothing about the american civil war, these books are essential reading for any educated person. 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. 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. 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, focused mainly on the generals actions during the american civil war. Omitting detailed discussion of his childhood and presidency. The ghost that haunts grants memoirs the new york times. Although frequently urged by friends to write my memoirs i had determined never to do so, nor to write anything for publication. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Completed a short time before his death in 1885, the personal memoirs of ulysses s. Since these books are in the public domain there are.
Grant 18221885 was one of the most esteemed individuals of the nineteenth century. One of mark twains most profitable ventures was the new york publishing house he founded and the memoir of ulysses s. 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. 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. 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. The nook book ebook of the personal memoirs of ulysses s. Written as grant was dying of throat cancer in 1885, the twovolume set was published by mark twain shortly after grant s death. Go search todays deals vouchers amazonbasics best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards customer. Nov 10, 2010 listen to personal memoirs of ulysses s. Grant and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books were scarce in the western reserve during his youth, but he read every book he could borrow in the neighborhood where he lived. Jun 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Grant s memoirs only cover the period up until the end of the civil war. There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice.
The twovolume set was published by mark twain shortly after grants death. Though grant opens with tales of his boyhood, his education at west. Grants book itself is a classic, but this paperback printing is highly unreadable. Grants memoirs are the greatest books in american literature. Grant this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. 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.
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. 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. Gore vidal, gertrude stein and other literary figures have acknowledged their preeminence. Under grant, the union army defeated the confederate military, secession and the war, which ended with the surrender of robert e. Grants autobiography recounts the campaigns and battles in which he participated during the mexicanamerican war and the american civil war. 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. Grant complete collection illustrated and annotated by ulysses s. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read personal memoirs of ulysses s. The recent completion of the massive the papers of ulysses s.
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. Stiles discusses a new, completely annotated edition of grants. 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 s memoirs are the greatest books in american literature. This library of america series edition is printed on acidfree paper and features smythsewn binding, a full cloth cover, and a ribbon marker. On 23 july, having completed his final corrections, grant died in his summer cottage on the slopes of mount mcgregor, in new york state. Grant, the overall commander of the union army and the 18th us president. 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. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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. 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.
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. Of course, grants memoirs has been in print forever in some form or another, but. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The focus of the book is grants military careerhis service in the mexican american war and the civil war. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as. Though grant opens with tales of his boyhood, his education at. Samet has produced the most ambitious edition of ulysses grants memoirs yet published. 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. I thought julius caesar and winston churchill could write of war and leadership but grant s memoirs blew me away. I looked on both ebay and bookfinders, but i could no. 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. Read an electronic edition of ulysses grants famous personal memoirs, a 19thcentury bestseller. When grant finished the manuscript in july 1885, it was rushed into galley proof.
The foremost military memoir in the english language, written in a clear, supple style. Grant wrote simply, yet beautifully, and he was dying in agony of. What is the value of ulysses s grant memoir first edition. Apr 08, 2018 the recent completion of the massive the papers of ulysses s. 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. 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. Hi, i am trying to figure out how much reserve to put on a 2 volume 1st edition set of ulysses s. 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. 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 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. Battling terminal throat cancer, grant raced to complete his account of the.
Grant is recognized today as one of the most significant american military memoirs of all time. The modern library civil war bookshelf 5book bundle. 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. He was also a complex individual with uncommon virtues. 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. Personal memoirs of ulysses s grant, includes both volumes optimized for kindle by ulysses s. The project gutenberg ebook of personal memoirs of u. Oct, 2017 its title is the personal memoirs of ulysses s. Grant finished writing his personal memoirs shortly before his death in 1885. Grant is an autobiography of american president ulysses s. 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. Grant has a deceptively simple writing style which paints the world in which he lived in vivid colors. 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. Grants memoirs comprise one of the most valuable writings by a military commander in history eicher 492.
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