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1885 General U.S. Grant: His Early Life and Military Career – Illustrated Biography – Original Hardcover
Offered is an original 1885 illustrated biography of General Ulysses S. Grant, published shortly after his death and while public interest in the Union commander and 18th President was at its height.
Written by J. K. Larke and Prof. J. Harris Patton, the volume chronicles Grant's early years, West Point education, Mexican War service, Civil War campaigns, presidency, and celebrated world tour. Published the same year as Grant's death, it captures the immense admiration Americans held for the victorious Union general.
The original publisher's cloth binding features an attractive gilt American eagle and shield on the front cover, making it an appealing display piece for collectors of Civil War history and Americana.
Features
Original 1885 first edition.
General U.S. Grant: His Early Life and Military Career.
By J. K. Larke and Prof. J. Harris Patton.
Published by Thomas Kelly, New York.
Original publisher's decorated brown cloth binding with gilt U.S. eagle and shield.
Gilt-lettered spine with decorative black stamping.
Illustrated throughout with engraved portraits and historical illustrations.
Includes coverage of:
- Grant's early life
- West Point
- Mexican War
- Civil War campaigns
- Presidency
- World tour
- Final years
Approximate Dimensions
5¾ x 8 inches
Condition:
- Original decorated publisher's cloth.
- Bright gilt cover device remains attractive.
- Some wear at spine ends and corners.
- Binding remains sound.
- Pages clean and lightly toned
- Previous owner's inscription dated November 1901 on the front free endpaper.
- Overall a solid, collectible example with excellent shelf appeal.
Published in the year of Grant's death, this biography reflects the enormous national respect accorded to the general who secured Union victory in the Civil War and later served two terms as President. The work provides a contemporary perspective on Grant's military leadership, political career, and triumphant world tour, during which he was received as an international hero.
Ideal for collectors of:
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Civil War history
- Presidential history
- Union Army
- Reconstruction
- Americana
- 19th-century illustrated books
