
audiobook
by Oliver Optic
PREFACE.
Our Standard-Bearer; OR, THE Life of General Ulysses S. Grant.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
A vivid portrait emerges of a man whose quiet determination shaped a nation’s destiny. Drawing from extensive research and personal recollections, the author paints General Grant as a modest, steadfast leader whose humility set him apart from the more flamboyant heroes of his era. Early chapters trace his humble beginnings, his ascent through the ranks, and the formative experiences that forged his unshakable resolve.
The narrative balances earnest admiration with careful scholarship, weaving in fresh anecdotes that reveal the soldier’s gentle heart and unpretentious nature. Listeners will gain insight into the values that guided his battlefield decisions and his unwavering commitment to the Union cause. As the story unfolds, the biography offers a compelling glimpse into the character of a figure whose integrity and perseverance continue to inspire, inviting you to explore the early triumphs and trials that defined his remarkable career.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (509K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Suzanne Fleming and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-03-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1822–1897
A longtime Boston teacher turned hugely popular storyteller, this 19th-century writer filled shelves with fast-moving adventures for young readers. Writing as Oliver Optic, he mixed action, travel, and moral lessons in books that helped shape early American juvenile fiction.
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