Publisher's Synopsis
Boy's Life of General Grant is a biography of the life of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, written by Thomas Wallace Knox and published in 1899. The book tells the story of Grant's childhood, his time at West Point, his military career, and his presidency. It covers Grant's early life in Ohio, his service in the Mexican-American War, his victories in the Civil War, and his role in the Reconstruction of the South. The book also explores Grant's personal life, including his marriage to Julia Dent and his struggles with alcoholism. Knox presents Grant as a heroic figure who overcame adversity to become one of the greatest military leaders in American history. The book is written in a straightforward style and is aimed at young readers, providing an accessible introduction to the life and achievements of General Grant.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
