Our Standard-Bearer; Or, The Life of General Uysses S. Grant

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Our Standard-Bearer; Or, The Life of General Uysses S. Grant

by Oliver Optic

EN·~8 hours·33 chapters

Chapters

33 total
1

PREFACE.

8:22
2

Our Standard-Bearer; OR, THE Life of General Ulysses S. Grant.

0:03
3

CHAPTER I.

15:46
4

CHAPTER II.

15:27
5

CHAPTER III.

15:56
6

CHAPTER IV.

16:03
7

CHAPTER V.

16:04
8

CHAPTER VI.

15:52
9

CHAPTER VII.

15:00
10

CHAPTER VIII.

15:38

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

Oliver Optic

Oliver Optic

1822–1897

Best known for brisk, moral adventure stories for young readers, this prolific 19th-century American writer also spent years in the classroom and public life. His books of sea travel, school life, and youthful independence helped shape popular children's fiction in his era.

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