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LoC No.: 01031811

Title: Ulysses S. Grant

Series Title: Riverside Biographical Series, number 7

Credits: Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Ulysses S. Grant" by Walter Allen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and military career of Ulysses S. Grant, highlighting his significant role in the American Civil War and his emergence as a national hero. It explores his character, background, military strategies, and ultimately, his presidency, providing an in-depth analysis of a complex figure in American history. At the start of the book, the author introduces Grant as a key figure in the national consciousness, comparable to iconic leaders like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The narrative opens with reflections on Grant's status as a military hero, particularly after his actions during the Civil War. It highlights the public's mixed feelings regarding his leadership and the contributions of other generals. The opening chapters also delve into Grant's ancestry, childhood, his early years in the military at West Point, and his initial endeavors, setting the stage for his military exploits and shaping the audience's understanding of the man behind the military legend. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Allen, Walter, 1840-1907

EBook No.: 28386

Published: Mar 22, 2009

Downloads: 168

Language: English

Subject: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 01031811

Title: Ulysses S. Grant

Series Title: Riverside Biographical Series, number 7

Credits: Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Ulysses S. Grant" by Walter Allen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and military career of Ulysses S. Grant, highlighting his significant role in the American Civil War and his emergence as a national hero. It explores his character, background, military strategies, and ultimately, his presidency, providing an in-depth analysis of a complex figure in American history. At the start of the book, the author introduces Grant as a key figure in the national consciousness, comparable to iconic leaders like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The narrative opens with reflections on Grant's status as a military hero, particularly after his actions during the Civil War. It highlights the public's mixed feelings regarding his leadership and the contributions of other generals. The opening chapters also delve into Grant's ancestry, childhood, his early years in the military at West Point, and his initial endeavors, setting the stage for his military exploits and shaping the audience's understanding of the man behind the military legend. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Allen, Walter, 1840-1907

EBook No.: 28386

Published: Mar 22, 2009

Downloads: 168

Language: English

Subject: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.