Hold On with a Bulldog Grip: A Short Study of Ulysses S. Grant - Hardcover

Marszalek, John F.; Nolen, David S; Gallo, Louie P; Williams, Frank J

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1496824113 ISBN 13: 9781496824110

Publisher: University Press of Mississippi, 2019

Synopsis

In this new short biography of Ulysses S. Grant, leading scholars provide an accessible introduction to Grant and his legacy. Grant led Federal forces to victory in the Civil War, was the first modern American president, and authored his memoirs, which would eventually become one of the greatest books of nonfiction by an American author.

The authors present a thematic exploration of Grant, providing the necessary insight to appreciate Grant and correct the myths that for too long clouded his true importance. They highlight specific moments or relationships in Grant’s life―including his connection to such key figures as Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain―and elaborate on the more controversial elements of Grant’s legacy, such as accusations about his drinking and corruption during the Grant presidency. Not to overlook his military accomplishments, they devote time to the study of Grant’s war strategy and military career, beginning as early as his reluctant enrollment into West Point.

From humble birth to tragic death, this new take on Ulysses S. Grant instills readers with a deeper understanding of the military legend’s nuanced personal history and an appreciation for the late president’s tragic and triumphant story.

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About the Authors

John F. Marszalek is executive director of the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library and author of multiple books, including biographies of William T. Sherman, Henry W. Halleck, and George W. Murray. He is also coauthor (with David S. Nolan, Louie P. Gallo, and Frank J. Williams) of Hold On with a Bulldog Grip: A Short Study of Ulysses S. Grant and (with Douglas L. Conner) of A Black Physician’s Story: Bringing Hope to Mississippi, both published by University Press of Mississippi.

David S. Nolen is associate professor in the Mississippi State University Libraries. He served as humanities reference librarian at MSU Libraries from 2008 to 2013 and began work as an editor with the Ulysses S. Grant Memoirs project in 2013.

Louie P. Gallo is assistant editor at the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library. He previously worked at the National McKinley Birthplace Museum and Memorial.

Frank J. Williams is a retired chief justice of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island. He is founding chair of The Lincoln Forum and author, coauthor, or editor of numerous books, including Hold On with a Bulldog Grip: A Short Study of Ulysses S. Grant, published by University Press of Mississippi. He and his wife donated the Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana to Mississippi State University in 2017.

Mark E. Keenum is president of Mississippi State University.

Edition details

• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1496824113
• ISBN 13: 9781496824110
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128