The Ancestry Of General Grant And Their Contemporaries (1869)

von Edward Chauncey Marshall

204 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Ancestry Of General Grant And Their Contemporaries is a historical book written by Edward Chauncey Marshall and published in 1869. The book provides a detailed account of the ancestry of General Ulysses S. Grant, as well as some of his contemporaries. It explores the family history of Grant, tracing his lineage back to his great-grandfather, who served in the Revolutionary War. In addition to Grant's ancestry, the book also covers the family histories of other prominent figures of the time, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson. Marshall delves into the social and political context of the era, providing insights into the lives of these influential individuals and their families.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of Grant's ancestry or the history of his contemporaries. Marshall draws on a wealth of primary sources, including family records, historical documents, and personal correspondence, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the subject matter.Overall, The Ancestry Of General Grant And Their Contemporaries is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, genealogy, or the lives of prominent figures of the 18th and 19th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9780548832349
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.01.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC