Author |
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 |
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Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886 |
Author |
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888 |
Author |
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 |
Compiler |
Widger, David, 1932-2021? |
Title |
Project Gutenberg Edition of The Memoirs of Four Civil War Generals
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Contents |
Personal memoirs of U. S. Grant, by Ulysses S. Grant -- Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, by William T. Sherman -- Personal memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, by Philip H. Sheridan -- The great conspiracy: its origin and history, by John A. Logan.
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Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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Summary |
"Project Gutenberg Edition of The Memoirs of Four Civil War Generals" by Grant et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a collection of memoirs from four prominent generals of the American Civil War: Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, Philip Sheridan, and John A. Logan. It offers insights into their personal experiences, military strategies, and reflections on the war, making it a valuable resource for those interested in American history and military affairs. The opening of the memoirs introduces the structure of the book, detailing the contents, which are organized into separate volumes for each general. Ulysses S. Grant begins by reflecting on his early life, including his ancestry and experiences at West Point, giving readers an understanding of his background prior to the Civil War. Each chapter outlined in the content summary hints at a comprehensive narrative that combines personal anecdotes with significant historical events, setting the stage for the generals' accounts, their military careers, and their views on the intense struggles of the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
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LoC Class |
E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
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Subject |
Generals -- United States -- Biography
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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
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Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865
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Slavery -- United States
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United States. Army -- Biography
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Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
57383 |
Release Date |
May 18, 2009 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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