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

Chapters

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.

Details

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

A 19th-century American storyteller and educator, he wrote lively adventure books for young readers under the pen name Oliver Optic. His tales of ships, schools, and moral choices made him one of the best-known juvenile authors of his era.

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