Books with author U. S. Grant

From his boyhood in Ohio to his graduation from West Point, and then through detailed accounts of his service in the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and his presidency, Grant gives a full report of his life and career in this remarkable firsthand account. Completed in the last year of his life, 1885, as Grant battled throat cancer and poverty, the “Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant” was published by Mark Twain shortly after Grant’s death. Instantly popular and praised by admirers, critics, and people throughout the country, this autobiography was both a critical and financial success. Grant was recognized both for the clarity and succinctness of his writing. The royalties of the work provided for his family, firmly reestablishing their financial security. A model of autobiography to this day, the “Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant” is a exceptional work of literature, reflecting a man’s ultimate concern for the welfare of his country throughout his life. This edition collects both volumes of Grant’s memoirs into a single edition.

From his boyhood in Ohio to his graduation from West Point, and then through detailed accounts of his service in the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and his presidency, Grant gives a full report of his life and career in this remarkable firsthand account. Completed in the last year of his life, 1885, as Grant battled throat cancer and poverty, the “Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant” was published by Mark Twain shortly after Grant’s death. Instantly popular and praised by admirers, critics, and people throughout the country, this autobiography was both a critical and financial success. Grant was recognized both for the clarity and succinctness of his writing. The royalties of the work provided for his family, firmly reestablishing their financial security. A model of autobiography to this day, the “Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant” is a exceptional work of literature, reflecting a man’s ultimate concern for the welfare of his country throughout his life. This edition collects both volumes of Grant’s memoirs into a single edition printed on premium acid-free paper.

"Man proposes and God disposes." There are but few important events inthe affairs of men brought about by their own choice.Although frequently urged by friends to write my memoirs I haddetermined never to do so, nor to write anything for publication. Atthe age of nearly sixty-two I received an injury from a fall, whichconfined me closely to the house while it did not apparently affect mygeneral health. This made study a pleasant pastime. Shortly after, therascality of a business partner developed itself by the announcement ofa failure. This was followed soon after by universal depression of allsecurities, which seemed to threaten the extinction of a good part ofthe income still retained, and for which I am indebted to the kindly actof friends. At this juncture the editor of the Century Magazine askedme to write a few articles for him. I consented for the money it gaveme; for at that moment I was living upon borrowed money. The work Ifound congenial, and I determined to continue it. The event is animportant one for me, for good or evil; I hope for the former.In preparing these volumes for the public, I have entered upon the taskwith the sincere desire to avoid doing injustice to any one, whether onthe National or Confederate side, other than the unavoidable injusticeof not making mention often where special mention is due. There must bemany errors of omission in this work, because the subject is too largeto be treated of in two volumes in such way as to do justice to all theofficers and men engaged. There were thousands of instances, during therebellion, of individual, company, regimental and brigade deeds ofheroism which deserve special mention and are not here alluded to. Thetroops engaged in them will have to look to the detailed reports oftheir individual commanders for the full history of those deeds.The first volume, as well as a portion of the second, was written beforeI had reason to suppose I was in a critical condition of health. LaterI was reduced almost to the point of death, and it became impossible forme to attend to anything for weeks. I have, however, somewhat regainedmy strength, and am able, often, to devote as many hours a day as aperson should devote to such work. I would have more hope of satisfyingthe expectation of the public if I could have allowed myself more time.I have used my best efforts, with the aid of my eldest son, F. D. Grant,assisted by his brothers, to verify from the records every statement offact given. The comments are my own, and show how I saw the matterstreated of whether others saw them in the same light or not.With these remarks I present these volumes to the public, asking nofavor but hoping they will meet the approval of the reader.U. S. GRANT.

Charles L. Webster & Company, New York, 1885 –Volume I; 1886 – Volume II. Three-Quarter Leather. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Two volumes in dark brown three-quarter leather with dark brown cloth (silk), Gilt insignia on each volume showing Grant and date of his appointment by joint resolution of Congress in December written on the embossed insignia.Title in gilt on spine with volume number and five raised bands volumes Volume 1, 584 pp and volume 2, 647 pp. Marbled endpapers little use. Scarce, original publisher's deluxe set.

Excerpt from Coastal Glaciers of Prince William Sound and Kenai Peninsula, AlaskaDuring the summer of 1905 the senior author and Sidney Paige were engaged in a study of the ore deposits and the general geology of Prince William Sound. This work was continued in 1908 for a few weeks by both the present authors, who in 1909 extended it to the southern part of Kenai Peninsula. In these three field seasons the whole shore line of Prince William Sound (except that of some of the islands) and of Kenai Peninsula from Portage Bay to Seldovia Bay Of Cook Inlet was examined. In the course of this work all the tidewater glaciers and many others near tidewater were seen and some notes, photographs, and maps were made of all the tidewater glaciers and of many Of the others. This work was hurriedly done and was secondary to the study of the bedrock geology and the ore deposits; nevertheless it is thought worth while to put on record the information thus Obtained regarding the glaciers, for it will afford a basis for future study of the fluctuations of these ice streams.This paper, then, is not expected to make many additions to the large amount of scientific material concerning the problems of glaciers and glaciation that is already available, but it is intended to supply some definite information regarding the present positions of the fronts of the glaciers and the more evident facts of their fluctuations. Moreover, it is hoped that this publication may attract attention to some of the most magnificent American scenery that is now accessible to the tourist and nature lover. Except the Columbia Glacier, the glaciers of Port Wells, and possibly one or two others, the ice streams here considered had not been figured nor described before this study was undertaken.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Coastal Glaciers of Prince William Sound and Kenai Peninsula, Alaska During the summer of 1905 the senior author and Sidney Paige were engaged in a study of the ore deposits and the general geology of Prince William Sound. This work was continued in 1908 for a few weeks by both the present authors, who in 1909 extended it to the southern part of Kenai Peninsula. In these three field seasons the whole shore line of Prince William Sound (except that of some of the islands) and of Kenai Peninsula from Portage Bay to Seldovia Bay Of Cook Inlet was examined. In the course of this work all the tidewater glaciers and many others near tidewater were seen and some notes, photographs, and maps were made of all the tidewater glaciers and of many Of the others. This work was hurriedly done and was secondary to the study of the bedrock geology and the ore deposits; nevertheless it is thought worth while to put on record the information thus Obtained regarding the glaciers, for it will afford a basis for future study of the fluctuations of these ice streams. This paper, then, is not expected to make many additions to the large amount of scientific material concerning the problems of glaciers and glaciation that is already available, but it is intended to supply some definite information regarding the present positions of the fronts of the glaciers and the more evident facts of their fluctuations. Moreover, it is hoped that this publication may attract attention to some of the most magnificent American scenery that is now accessible to the tourist and nature lover. Except the Columbia Glacier, the glaciers of Port Wells, and possibly one or two others, the ice streams here considered had not been figured nor described before this study was undertaken. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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