Personal memoirs of ulysses s grant signed

I looked on both ebay and bookfinders, but i could no. Grant, american general, union army commander during the late years of the american civil war, and 18th president of the united states. Bound in original deluxe full morocco, covers ruled and paneled in blind with blindstamped central. Written as grant was dying of throat cancer in 1885, the twovolume set was published by mark twain shortly after grant s death. Ulysses simpson grant born hiram ulysses grant was an american soldier and statesman who served as commanding general of the army and the 18th president of the united states, the highest positions in the military and the government of the united states. Grant rare publishers deluxe binding of the autobiography of ulysses s. Autograph letter signed autograph letter by grant mentioning his plans for his first visit to gettysburg. Later onevolume edition of grants memoirs, twice signed in pencil by confederate general fitzhugh lee. As the hero of the civil war, and as president of the united states, ulysses s. He was in the position of commander throughout the conflict and chose to mainly communicate by letter, writing almost all them himself. Although gettysburg, pennsylvania towers over the civil war in importance, by 1867 a full two years after the war ended general grant, the commanding general of the union forces, had never visited the site of the bloodiest battle of the war. Before his presidency, grant led the union army as commanding general of the united states army in winning the american civil war. Check out ken glosss antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1885 personal memoirs of ulysses s. April 27, 1822 july 23, 1885 was an american soldier and politician who served as the 18th president of the united states from 1869 to 1877.

Indeed, he was the most popular man on the planet in the 1860s to the 1880s. The project gutenberg ebook of personal memoirs of u. Grant, the green shoulder strap first trade edition written as grant was dying of cancer in 1885, the twovolume set was published by charles l. But grant was largely disengaged from the companys business, often signing papers without reading them. Item descriptionthis auction is for a two volume signed first edition of personal memoirs of u. Grants memoirs, sold doortodoor by former union soldiers, were. Grant, correspondence and memoirs of his wife julia dent grant 18261902, and a galley proof of the biography ulysses s. Grant considered among the greatest of military memoirs, these two volumes were an immediate bestseller. First printing of this edition of the autobiography of ulysses s.

Check out ken gloss s antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1885 personal memoirs of ulysses s. There are portions where you will literally laugh out loud. Grant finished writing his personal memoirs shortly before his death in 1885. Aug 22, 20 twain and grant shared a similar sense of humor, and grant s witicisms in the memoirs are frequent, unexpected and welcome. Hi, i am trying to figure out how much reserve to put on a 2 volume 1st edition set of ulysses s. Grant, original name hiram ulysses grant, born april 27, 1822, point pleasant, ohio, u. Grant and millions of other books are available for instant. Grants own book is probably the best piece of writing produced by a participant. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Marzalek is uniquely qualified to provide us with this edition, as he serves as the executive director and managing editor of the ulysses s. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Though grant s memoirs were written 119 years ago, they remain fresh, vibrant and an intensely good read.

To offset the loss of his personal fortune to a wall street scam, grant wrote his memoirs of the civil war, which were completed just a few days before his death from throat cancer on july 23, 1885. Ulysses grant for sale historical memorabilia collectibles. Front cover separated from book and has old tape residue. Warrior and statesman 1969 by his grandson ulysses s. Thick octavo, original silver and giltstamped green cloth. Rare publishers deluxe binding of the autobiography of ulysses s.

And john russell youngs book, around the world with general grant, published in 1879, had been a complete flop. 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. Grant 1st edition 18851886 volume i and volume ii grant, ulysses s. There are also many endorsements, some of which bear secretarial text above his signature. Grant is telling one of historys great tragic and glorious stories as the key actor would make this book a fine piece in its own right. Oct 21, 2012 i have a two vol set personal memoirs of u. Written as grant was dying of throat cancer in 1885, the twovolume set was published by.

Grant rare publisher s deluxe binding of the autobiography of ulysses s. Grant, 1885, 1st edition in original deluxe 34 leather. 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. Besides the facsimile reproduction of his autograph on vol 1, there is a personal inscription with his original autograph. Personal memoirs of us grant 1885 leather 1st ed signed by. Grant is still considered one of the best military commentaries ever written. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read personal memoirs. Later onevolume edition of grant s memoirs, twice signed in pencil by confederate general fitzhugh lee. The collection also includes the manuscript draft of his personal memoirs of u. My great grandmother signed her name inside and its dated dec. It was under his command that the civil war was brought to an end with a union victory. Civil war soldiers are often celebrated for the high literary quality of the letters they sent home from the front lines. What is the value of ulysses s grant memoir first edition. Webster company mark twains firm shortly after grants death.

Grant selected letters, 18391865 library of america by ulysses s. Johnson, 1st lieutenant of the 64th new york infantry, with a signature on the front cover and his personal bookplate in both volumes see images 4 and 5. Countless veterans signed up for a story that was not just a presidential memoir, but a lasting and tangible. The ghost that haunts grants memoirs the new york times. 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. Grant, the 18th president of the united states, which focusing mainly on his military career during the mexican war and the civil war. He was in the position of commander throughout the conflict and chose to mainly communicate by letter. Grant this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and. Four language passport for the whaling schooner pedro varela, signed by ulysses s. Note may be a multivolume set and require additional postage.

Grant may 23, 1885 and the badminton library gold by horace hutchinson 4th edition longmans, green, and co. With the help of his publisher, mark twain, grant wrote to the last month of his life to leave a legacy for his family after being defrauded a year earlier of his estate. Book condition used binding hardcover publisher charles l. 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. Grant, the 18th president of the united states, focused mainly on his military career. And if it s signed sort of a very general type of dedication. Grant 2 volume leather shoulder strap set 1st edition 1885. Grant wrote a series of articles about his civil war campaigns, and then began his memoirs. Today their clear prose stands as a model of autobiography. Twain and grant shared a similar sense of humor, and grants witicisms in the memoirs are frequent, unexpected and welcome. Oct, 2017 its title is the personal memoirs of ulysses s. 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.

Grant 2 volumes by grant and a great selection of related. United states history civil war, 18611865 campaigns subject. The twovolume set was published by mark twain shortly after grant s death. Though grants memoirs were written 119 years ago, they remain fresh, vibrant and an intensely good read. He reminded twain that the military history of ulysses s. Grant and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Few people today, however, know much about the personal side of him. 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. Personal memoirs of grant by grant, signed abebooks. He was later elected president in the first election after the civil war.

Grant 18221885 was one of the most esteemed individuals of the nineteenth century. Grant, the 18th president of the united states, which focusing mainly on his military. Grant, focused mainly on the general s actions during the american civil war. The twovolume set was published by mark twain shortly after grants death. Grant, written by his wartime assistant, adam badeau, had sold poorly. These volumes are dedicated to the american soldier and sailor, u. Grant, focused mainly on the generals actions during the american civil war.