Publication date 1892 Topics Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885, Dummies (Bookselling) Publisher New York, NY : C. L. Webster Collection bostonpubliclibrary; americana Digitizing sponsor Internet Archive My great grandmother signed her name inside and its dated Dec. 24, 1885. We greeted each other, and after shaking hands took our seats. The front cover of a first edition copy of Julia Dent Grant's Personal Memoirs (1975). Whatever his feelings, they were entirely concealed from my observation; but my own feelings, which had been quite jubilant on the receipt of his letter, were sad and depressed. The memoirs were purchased in advance by a new publishing house, started by one Mark Twain, who idolized Grant as a young man. For myself, I was bitterly opposed to the measure, and to this day regard the war, which resulted, as one of the most unjust ever waged by a stronger against a weaker nation. The Personal Memoirs of Julia Dent Grant (Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant) by Julia Dent Grant and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. Grant believed it was very unjust for the larger, stronger United States to pick on a weaker country as they were doing. John Kasich and U.S. Sen. "[13] In his Personal Memoirs, Grant portrayed himself as representative character of the North. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. He worked at finishing the book, propped up on chairs and too weak to walk. The final chapter, "Conclusion," is a reflection on the war and its effects, the actions of foreign countries during it, and the reconciliation of North and South. Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant (Ulysses) 2-volume set 1885/1886 Civil War maps. He portrayed himself in the persona of the honorable Western hero, whose strength lies in his honesty and straightforwardness. I looked on both Ebay and Bookfinders, but I could not find a set of his Memoirs that was personally signed by him. “The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant” — as the two volumes were titled when they first appeared in 1885-1886 — has long been regarded as a … Although he was a clear figure in the public eye, Grant was unknown to many people. First edition. GRANT, Ulysses S. [U.S.]. [6] This proved disastrous, as Ward had used the firm as a Ponzi scheme, taking investors' money and spending it on personal items, including a mansion in Connecticut and a brownstone in New York City. Perret backs these accusations with the fact Grant, while appointed the General-in-Chief, "evolved the future of the United States Army" by applying "maximum firepower, maximum mobility" while relying on "the wide envelopment" as his principal form of maneuver. Badeau eventually settled with Grant's heirs for $10,000 (equivalent to $280,000 in 2019).[7]. New York: Charles L. Webster and Co., 1885-86. "A unique expression of the national character....[Grant] has conveyed the suspense which was felt by himself and his army and by all who believed in the Union cause. The reader finds himself...on edge to know how the Civil War is coming out" (Edmund Wilson). [1][2], The Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant has been highly regarded by the general public, military historians,[3] and literary critics. GOOD. Grant finished the manuscript on July 18; he died five days later. This first edition publication of Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant was published by Charles L. Webster & Co. in 1885 and 1886. Grant felt he was being abused by newspaper coverage that he believed was shoddy, inaccurate and defeatist. Perret argued that Grant in fact liked West Point, had few reservations at the time about the Mexican War and was a very good junior officer. The expression of these kindly feelings were not restricted to a section of the country, nor to a division of the people. I had my staff with me, a good portion of whom were in the room during the whole of the interview. In Perret's eyes, Grant was "above all a soldier, and not a reluctant one." When I went into the house I found General Lee. $44.98. [9], Grant also makes asides to clear up legends that had grown up around his leadership. The Complete Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant: The Autobiography of a General and U.S. President - Both Volumes, with Illustrations and Maps (Hardcover) Ulysses S Grant 4.7 out of 5 stars 137 Each copy contained what looked like a handwritten note from Grant himself. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site! [14], Grant goes to the point of declaring himself as "unmilitary" while continually stressing his simple nature. SIGNED PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF U.S. GRANT 2 Volume Leather Shoulder Strap Set 1st Edition 1885. Twain created a unique marketing system designed to reach millions of veterans with a patriotic appeal just as Grant's death was being mourned. [4] Positive attention is often directed toward Grant's prose, which has been praised as shrewd, intelligent, and effective. In the end, Grant's widow, Julia, received about $450,000 ($12,805,000 in 2019), suggesting a gross royalty before expenses of about 30%. The firm of Grant & Ward did well at first, bolstered by Ward's skills and Grant's name. … The Northern troops were never more cruel than the necessities of war required. [5], Grant and his wife, Julia, took a trip around the world in 1877, after his second term in office, which left him short on money. Read Chapter LXVII of Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant by Ulysses S. Grant. This exceptionally rare presentation/association copy of Grant’s Personal Memoirs is inscribed by his son Frederick D. Grant five months after his father’s death. I do not question, however, the sincerity of the great mass of those who were opposed to us ... We soon fell into a conversation about old army times. The Personal Memoirs of Julia Dent Grant (Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant) is a book by Julia Grant, the first lady of the United States and wife of Ulysses S. Grant.Though the book's initial manuscript was written in the 1890s, it was not published until 1975. General Grant and the Historians, 1981–2006. Friends, admirers, and even a few former Confederate opponents made their way to Mount MacGregor to pay their respects. He was in constant pain from his illness and sometimes had the feeling that he was choking. While interest in his memoirs would have been high had Grant not been ill, his struggle to finish it before his death gave it even more attention. 226 WORTH AVE, PALM BEACH, FL 33480 | 561-508-3479, How to Care for Rare and First Edition Books. Frederick, who as a young boy of thirteen had accompanied his father to his famous first meeting in Washington with President Lincoln (Grant “arrived in a simple army coat, shorn of rank,” and, unrecognized as commander of the Union armies, was at … I have a book that belonged to my great grandmother. Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S Grant Book Description : 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 now-legendary autobiography of ULYSSES SIMPSON GRANT (1822-1885), 18th president of the United States and the Union general who led the North to victory in the Civil War. Item Number: 81068. [20], On October 16, 2017, the first completely annotated edition of the memoirs was published by Harvard University Press. The Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant is an autobiography by Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, focused mainly on his military career during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War, and completed as he was dying of throat cancer in 1885. "The best memoirs of any general's since Caesar" (Mark Twain). The two leading generals of the Union army at Shiloh were Grant and General Don Carlos Buell and they had very differing accounts of the battle. Grant suffered greatly in his final year. Instantly popular and praised by admirers, critics, and people throughout the country, this autobiography was both a critical and financial success. ", Discussion of the annotated edition of Grant's memoirs, Bibliography of Ulysses S. Grant § Primary sources, "Ulysses S Grant Quotes On West Point and the Mexican War –, "Signed Books That Are Not Autographed, Conclusion", Ulysses S. Grant: Friend Mark Twain Offers Terms for Publication of, Commanding General of the United States Army, 1865–1869, United States presidential election, 1868, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, Some Learned Fables for Good Old Boys and Girls, Mark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance, A True Story and the Recent Carnival of Crime, Punch, Brothers, Punch! Written as Grant was dying of cancer in 1885, the two-volume set was published by Charles L. Webster Company (Mark Twain’s firm) shortly after Grant’s death. Grant wrote of his participation in the Mexican War of 1846–1848, a war he did not support. Twain compared the Memoirs to Julius Caesar's Commentaries. I was, no matter whether deservedly so or not, a representative of that side of the controversy. [12] The Memoirs quickly became a best seller. After the war, Grant was portrayed as a ruthless leader who stopped at nothing to make sure the South was destroyed. The autobiography is unusual but not unique in that large sections of Grant's life (most notably, his childhood and his presidency) are given brief mention or not discussed at all. The two-volume set was published by Mark Twain shortly after Grant's death. The press and public followed Grant's symptoms throughout his final year, and his work on the book was well known. The Memoirsare divided into two volumes. Ulysses S. Grant sought to deliver his moral, political, economic and social argument for waging the war against the South in his Personal Memoirs. Read an electronic edition of Ulysses Grant's famous Personal Memoirs, a 19th-century bestseller.Battling terminal throat cancer, Grant raced to complete his account of … Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. please dont let the low number of sales scare you , i have sold hundreds of items with the wife on her account. Ten thousand agents canvassed the North, following a script that Twain had devised; many were veterans who dressed in their old uniforms. "Still a Mystery? Both of the photos pages are signed and there is a personal dedication page that is signed. With regard to the Mexican–American War, Grant recorded his belief that it had been waged unjustly: Generally, the officers of the army were indifferent whether the annexation was consummated or not; but not so all of them. Description. Grant also used his Personal Memoirs to explain his battlefield action and his motives for the way he led. They sold 350,000 two-volume sets at prices from $3.50 to $12, depending on the binding (roughly $100 to $340 in 2019). Little & Co, Nos. Politics did not enter into the matter at all. There are also numerous facsimile letters and correspondence bound into Volume II.[11]. Title: Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Complete Author: Ulysses S. Grant Release Date: June 1, 2004 [EBook No. Volume one is in better condition than volume to … What General Lee's feelings were I do not know. First edition of the autobiography of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, which focusing mainly on his military career during the Mexican War and the Civil War. [10], The work was published in a two-volume set after his death. In the early stages of his work, he had the assistance of Adam Badeau, an author who had served on his staff during the war. Paperback. Grant's printed signature followed the dedication: "These volumes are dedicated to the American Soldier and Sailor. The covers are in rough shape but the pages are all right. They came from individual citizens of all nationalities; from all denominations—the Protestant, the Catholic, and the Jew; and from the various societies of the land—scientific, educational, religious or otherwise. Octavo, 2 volumes. Only 5 left in stock (more on the way). An exceptional set. [15][page needed]. I cannot stay to be a living witness to the correctness of this prophecy; but I feel it within me that it is to be so. NPS/Ulysses S. Grant Library Collection. It is a significant and gratifying fact that Confederates should have joined heartily in this spontaneous move. The focus of the book is Grant's military career—his service in the Mexican–American War and the Civil War. After dismissing one tale, Grant wrote "Like many other stories, it would be very good if it were only true.". He was nearly 60, and he looked for something to engage his time. Up for sale The Personal Memoirs Of US Grant Vols 1 & 2 1st Edition 1885 1886 Ulysses S Signed.CHECK PICS CLOSELY , THESE ARE THE BOOKS YOU WILL RECEIVE Shipped with USPS Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box. Both volumes include numerous engravings, facsimile letters, … That fall, the former president was diagnosed with terminal throat cancer. In the final paragraphs, Grant makes note of his own condition and expresses optimism that "Federal and Confederate" can live together. New York: Charles L. Webster & Company, 1885-86. The narrative ends shortly after the Army of the Potomac's final review in Washington in May 1865. The Complete Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant: The Autobiography of a General and U.S. President - Both Volumes, with Illustrations and Maps by Ulysses S. Grant available in Trade Paperback on PowUlysses S. Grant's memoirs begins with the author's formative years and his military service,... Cart |. Matthew Arnold praised Grant and his book in an 1886 essay. ^ Miller, Craig E. "'Give the Book to Clemens'," American History, April 1999, Vol. In volume 1, he describes his family background and points to his simple upbringing as the reason for his solid, restrained virtues of a normal Northerner. As he was a man of much dignity, with an impassible face, it was impossible to say whether he felt inwardly glad that the end had finally come, or felt sad over the result, and was too manly to show it. New York: Charles L. Webster & Company, 1885-86. President Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) was one of the most esteemed individuals of the nineteenth century. [21], Miller, Craig E. "'Give the Book to Clemens',", Rafuse, Ethan Sepp. Julia Dent Grant was devastated when Ulysses S. Grant, her husband of thirty-seven years, died in 1885. 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