ReadingTheDots@social.vivaldi.net"The Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant [Illustrated – 2 volumes in one]" by Ulysses S. Grant. My rating: 4 out of 5 stars. This edition published in 2013.
Book description: Few military memoirs have had the impact of those of General Grant, a best-seller on publication, considered a classic ever since both but military and literary critics. Mark Twain reflected that he "had been comparing the memoirs with Caesar's Commentaries. General Grant comes across as just a human being, and the book is considered a military masterpiece. The text is taken from the edition published in 1885-86, New York, C.L. Webster & Co.
At first, I thought the writing was rather dry, but, the more I read, the more the General revealed about himself, his character, and the character of others. I learned much from this book, and I especially enjoyed reading the descriptions of Civil War battles.
He doesn't mention a great deal about his wife and children, and that did not impress me. I finally realized his intent was to write about his military career, especially during the Civil War, so I can understand that approach.