""A Personal History of Ulysses S. Grant"" is a biographical account of the life of the 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. The book is written by Albert D. Richardson, a journalist who knew Grant personally and covered many of his military campaigns during the Civil War. The book covers Grant's early life, including his childhood in Ohio and his time at West Point. It then delves into his military career, including his successes...