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Ulysses S. Grant: His Life and Character
Hamlin Garland · 1898
A 1898 biography by Hamlin Garland examining Grant's life, military career, and presidency.
A biography examining Grant's life and character, written shortly after his death.
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What it is
This is a biography of Ulysses S. Grant written by the American author Hamlin Garland, published in 1898. It covers Grant's life from birth to death, focusing on his character rather than a full military or political history.
Why it matters
Written just over a decade after Grant's death, the book reflects how Americans of the late 19th century remembered their former general and president. It shows how biographers shape public memory of historical figures by choosing what to emphasize.
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- Why might Garland have chosen to focus on Grant's character rather than a detailed account of his military campaigns?
- How might writing so soon after Grant's death affect the author's portrayal of him?
- What parts of Grant's life might this book leave out, and why?
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