Ulysses S. Grant and the Strategy of Victory (History of the Civil War Series) [Library Binding]

Laura N. Rickarby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1991 | Series: History of the Civil War Series

A biography of war hero and President Ulysses S. Grant.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 125 pages
• Publisher: Silver Burdett Pr (April 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0382099443
• ISBN-13: 978-0382099441
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,716,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Underrated little gem, April 3, 2004

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Candace Scott (Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ulysses S. Grant and the Strategy of Victory (History of the Civil War Series) (Paperback)

This is one of the better books written about Ulysses S. Grant that are intended for children. Actually, in this case the term "young adults" is more appropriate because the text would be a bit complicated for children.

Rickarby writes quite well and like many women authors, seems to understand Grant, who had a plethora of female characteristics, such as kindness, gentleness and compassion. The military chapters are not especially good and there are a number of basic mistakes in describing various battles. Rickarby is stronger in the domestic realm, and she describes Grant's happy marriage and his life as a father very well.

The most outstanding part of the book are the paintings. In particular, there is a fabulous color depiction of Grant standing on the corner in St. Louis, selling firewood in the late 1850's. If you're a fan of General Grant, this painting alone makes the book a necessary purchase. Rarely has his mood, stance and demenenor been so well captured.