"Life and Deeds of General Grant" by Rev. P. C. Headley and George Lowell Austin — 1885

Full title: The Life and Deeds of Gen. U. S. Grant by Rev. P. C. Headley and George Lowell Austin. Published in Boston by B. B. Russell in 1885. 425 pages.

Covers Ulysses S. Grant’s life from his early years and education at West Point through his service in the Mexican War, his rise during the Civil War, and his presidency.

A substantial portion of the book is devoted to Grant’s Civil War service, including his early command, Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Chattanooga, the Wilderness campaign, the advance toward Richmond, and the surrender at Appomattox. The text discusses military events, campaign movement, battle strategy, and Grant’s role in Union victory.

The volume includes illustrations throughout, including a steel portrait of U. S. Grant, scenes from his life and military career, and four battle plans: Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, Vicksburg, and Washington to Richmond.

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