Bibliograph

Who was Ulysses S. Grant?, by Megan Stine ; illustrated by Mark Edward Geyer

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Who was Ulysses S. Grant?, by Megan Stine ; illustrated by Mark Edward Geyer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 106)

resource.biographical

individual biography

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illustrationsmaps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Who was Ulysses S. Grant?

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

881682138

Responsibility statement

by Megan Stine ; illustrated by Mark Edward Geyer

Series statement

Who was--?

Summary

Ulysses S. Grant certainly does not have the typical war hero "back story. "Although a graduate of West Point, he never wanted to be a soldier and was terrified when he first saw battle. However, during the Civil War, after many Northern generals failed to deliver decisive victories, U.S. Grant rose to what the times required. He took command of Union forces, helped bring the war to an end in 1865, and went on to serve two terms as president

Table Of Contents

Who was Ulysses S. Grant? -- A boy who loves horses -- To West Point -- Love and war -- Married but alone -- Civil War -- Winning the war -- Lincoln is shot -- President Grant -- Rich and poor

Target audience

juvenile

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