<p>From his boyhood in Ohio to his graduation from West Point, and then through detailed accounts of his service in the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and his presidency, Grant gives a full report of his life and career in this remarkable firsthand account. Completed in the last year of his life, 1885, as Grant battled throat cancer and poverty, the &ldquo;Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant&rdquo; was published by Mark Twain shortly after Grant&rsquo;s death. Instantly popular and praised by admirers, critics, and people throughout the country, this autobiography was both a critical and financial success. Grant was recognized both for the clarity and succinctness of his writing. The royalties of the work provided for his family, firmly reestablishing their financial security. A model of autobiography to this day, the &ldquo;Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant&rdquo; is a exceptional work of literature, reflecting a man&rsquo;s ultimate concern for the welfare of his country throughout his life. This edition collects both volumes of Grant&rsquo;s memoirs into a single edition printed on premium acid-free paper.</p>