{"product_id":"b0cv9nsdns","title":"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant: The Landmark Civil War Autobiography with Maps, Letters \u0026 Historical Notes (Annotated)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnnotated Edition — Complete 1885 Text with Maps, Letters \u0026amp; Historical Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal Memoirs of U. S. Grant  is the landmark  Civil War memoir  written by Ulysses S. Grant, completed in the final year of his life and published in 1885. Grant recounts his early years, his service in the  Mexican American War , his rise through the Union Army, and his leadership during the Civil War with clarity, humility, and remarkable insight.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Vintage Bookworks annotated edition includes original maps and illustrations, contextual notes on major battles, explanations of 19th‑century military terminology, background information on key figures, and clarifying commentary that helps modern readers fully appreciate Grant’s narrative. Grant’s memoirs were praised by Mark Twain, Gertrude Stein, Henry James, and modern historians for their literary strength and historical value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnnotated Content: Map \u0026amp; Illustrations Notes Annotated Edition Notes Historical Overview Timeline of Grants Military Career Campaign Context Notes Biography of Ulysses S. Grant Glossary of 19th-Century Military Terms Sneak Peak\u003cbr\u003e\n“There are many men who would have done better than I did under the circumstances in which I found myself. If I had never held command, if I had fallen, there were 10,000 behind who would have followed the contest to the end and never surrendered the Union.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Beautiful Reprint\u003cbr\u003e\nAt Vintage Bookworks, we go above and beyond to preserve the original integrity of this classic work. The text remains unmodified and unaltered from the author’s 1885 publication, presented with care and respect for historical authenticity. If you value classic historical literature, this edition will be a lovely addition to your library or a thoughtful gift for someone who appreciates American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle Details Original 1885 text Non-Fiction Autobiography\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":67938265825316,"sku":"YSL43226","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/2614\/7620\/files\/71sVI-DNvaL._SY1500.jpg?v=1793283590","url":"https:\/\/booktavero.com\/products\/b0cv9nsdns","provider":"BookTavero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}