Bibliograph

Soldier of destiny, slavery, secession, and the redemption of Ulysses S. Grant, John Reeves

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Soldier of destiny, slavery, secession, and the redemption of Ulysses S. Grant, John Reeves

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-280) and index

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individual biography

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Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Soldier of destiny

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1410727889

Responsibility statement

John Reeves

Sub title

slavery, secession, and the redemption of Ulysses S. Grant

Summary

Bringing to life the American West during a crucial time in our nation's history, this original, thought-provoking look at the general-in-chief of the U.S. Army in 1864 documents his gradual realization that Emancipation was the only possible outcome of the war that would be consistent with America's founding values and future prosperity

Table Of Contents

Part I: Fort Humboldt to Galena (1854-1860). For Humboldt -- Julia -- Going home -- Jesse Root Grant -- White Haven -- The enslaved community at White Haven -- Failure in St. Louis -- Part II: Galena to Shiloh (1860-1862). Galena -- Colonel Grant -- The Battle of Belmont -- Fort Donelson -- Unconditional surrender -- Shiloh -- Part III: Shiloh to Washington, DC (1862-1864). Shiloh and its aftermath -- Jesse, Ulysses, and general orders no. 11 -- Vicksburg -- Freedom -- Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant

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Slavery, secession, and the redemption of Ulysses S. Grant

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