1868 Ulysses S. Grant Illustrated Grant Lincoln Colfax

1868 Ulysses S. Grant Illustrated Grant Lincoln Colfax MAPS Civil War

“The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can and keep moving on.”

– Ulysses S. Grant

A rare, post-Civil War history of the life and military campaigns of General Ulysses S. Grant. This book covers Grant’s involvement in the Mexican War and his rise to prominence in the army as well as his role in the Civil War. It portrays Grant as a military decision maker and his command over various armies. Richardson includes information on:

Genealogy

Parentage and Birth

Boyhood

West Point

Mexican War

Marriage Life

Occupations

The Long Roll

Belmont

Fort Henry

Donelson

Lincoln’s Letter’s to Grant

Civil War Losses

Grant Nominated for Presidency

This 19th century edition is illustrated by twenty-six engravings; eight fac-similes of letters from Grant, Lincoln, Sheridan, Buckner, Lee, and others; and six maps, with a portrait and sketch of Schuyler Colfax!

Item number: #8821

Price: $350

RICHARDSON, Albert.

A personal history of Ulysses S. Grant

Hartford, Conn., American Publishing company; Newark, N. J.: Bliss and Company; Chicago, Ill., G. & C.W. Sherwood 1868.

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages

Xiv, 560, [8]

Illustrated throughout

References: Sabin 70984;

Language: English

Binding: Hard Cover; tight and secure

Size: ~9in X 6.5in (23cm x 16.5cm)

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Condition Report: Excellent.