Ulysses S. Grant and the Strategy of Victory

by Laura Rickeby, Laura Ann Rickeby, Laura N. Rickarby

Book Overview

A biography of war hero and President Ulysses S. Grant. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0382099443
• ISBN13: 9780382099441
• Release Date: May 1991
• Publisher: Stan Clark Military Books
• Length: 125 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Underrated little gem

This is one of the better books written about Ulysses S. Grant that are intended for children. Actually, in this case the term "young adults" is more appropriate because the text would be a bit complicated for children. Rickarby writes quite well and like many women authors, seems to understand Grant, who had a plethora of female characteristics, such as kindness, gentleness and compassion. The military chapters are not especially good and there are a number of basic mistakes in describing various battles. Rickarby is stronger in the domestic realm, and she describes Grant's happy marriage and his life as a father very well.The most outstanding part of the book are the paintings. In particular, there is a fabulous color depiction of Grant standing on the corner in St. Louis, selling firewood in the late 1850's. If you're a fan of General Grant, this painting alone makes the book a necessary purchase. Rarely has his mood, stance and demenenor been so well captured.