Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

After his presidency in 1877, Ulysses S. Grant embarked on a global journey that left him financially strained, leading him to seek a new venture in business with his son and investor Ferdinand Ward. Their firm initially thrived but collapsed due to Ward’s deceit, leaving Grant bankrupt. Diagnosed with terminal throat cancer, Grant channeled his remaining strength into writing his memoirs, securing a publishing deal with Mark Twain. The resulting work, which received widespread acclaim, not only provided for his family after his death but also established Grant as a literary figure. This annotated edition offers modern readers contextual insights through footnotes and maps, enhancing the exploration of Grant’s experiences and perspectives.