Bøker av James Grant Wilson

This biography of Ulysses S. Grant provides a compelling portrait of one of America's most celebrated military leaders and statesmen. The author traces Grant's life from his humble beginnings to his rise to prominence during the Civil War and his presidency. The book explores Grant's military campaigns, his struggles with alcoholism, and his contributions to the rebuilding of the nation after the war. The author also examines Grant's personal relationships, including his friendship with Mark Twain.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This volume is part of a two-volume set that provides biographical sketches of all the US presidents up to 1914. Written by two prominent historians, James Grant Wilson and John Fiske, these books offer a fascinating look at the lives and legacies of America's leaders.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Learn about the life of Samuel Provoost, the first bishop of New York, in this informative address delivered by James Grant Wilson to the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society. Filled with fascinating details about Provoost's life and legacy, this address is a must-read for anyone interested in New York history or the history of the Episcopal Church in America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.