Personal Memoirs Paperback - 1999
by Ulysses S. Grant; Introduction by James M. McPherson
Summary
Devoted almost entirely to his life as a soldier, Grant's Memoirs traces the trajectory of his extraordinary career - from West Point cadet to general-in-chief of all Union armies. 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.
This Penguin Classics edition of Grants Personal Memoirs includes an indespensable introduction and explanatory notes by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James M. McPherson.
From the rear cover
Faced with failing health and financial ruin, the Civil War's greatest general and former president wrote his personal memoirs to secure his family's future - and won himself a unique place in American letters. Devoted almost entirely to his life as a soldier, Grant's Memoirs traces the trajectory of his extraordinary career - from West Point cadet to general-in-chief of all Union armies. 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.
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- Title Personal Memoirs
- Author Ulysses S. Grant; Introduction by James M. McPherson
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Penguin Books
- Pages 704
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group, New York
- Date 1999-01-01
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780140437010 / 0140437010
- Weight 1.02 lbs (0.46 kg)
- Dimensions 7.82 x 5.13 x 1.32 in (19.86 x 13.03 x 3.35 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Topical: Civil War
- Library of Congress subjects United States - History - Civil War,, United States - Biography
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 98030532
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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