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Published on: 2005-05-10
Released on: 2005-05-10
Original language: English

In the spring of 1884 Ulysses S. Grant heeded the advice of Mark Twain and finally agreed to write his memoirs. Little did Grant or Twain realize that this seemingly straightforward decision would profoundly alter not only both their lives but the course of American literature. Over the next fifteen months, as the two men became close friends and intimate collaborators, Grant raced against the spread of cancer to compose a triumphant account of his life and times—while Twain struggled to complete and publish his greatest novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.In this deeply moving and meticulously researched book, veteran writer Mark Perry reconstructs the heady months when Grant and Twain inspired and cajoled each other to create two quintessentially American masterpieces.In a bold and colorful narrative, Perry recounts the early careers of these two giants, traces their quest for fame and elusive fortunes, and then follows the series of events that brought them together as friends. The reason Grant let Twain talk him into writing his memoirs was simple: He was bankrupt and needed the money. Twain promised Grant princely returns in exchange for the right to edit and publish the book—and though the writer’s own finances were tottering, he kept his word to the general and his family.Mortally ill and battling debts, magazine editors, and a constant crush of reporters, Grant fought bravely to get the story of his life and his Civil War victories down on paper. Twain, meanwhile, staked all his hopes, both financial and literary, on the tale of a ragged boy and a runaway slave that he had been unable to finish for decades. As Perry delves into the story of the men’s deepening friendship and mutual influence, he arrives at the startling discovery of the true model for the character of Huckleberry Finn.With a cast of fascinating characters, including General William T. Sherman, William Dean Howells, William Henry Vanderbilt, and Abraham Lincoln, Perry’s narrative takes in the whole sweep of a glittering, unscrupulous age. A story of friendship and history, inspiration and desperation, genius and ruin, Grant and Twain captures a pivotal moment in the lives of two towering Americans and the age they epitomized.From the Hardcover edition. Breaking Bread: David H. Petraeus and Ulysses S. Grant ... General Grant and his staff at Massaponnax Church Va. shortly after the bloody battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse on May 13 1864. Credit Mathew B. Brady via ... Ulysses S. Grant - Wikipedia Hiram Ulysses Grant was born in Point Pleasant Ohio on April 27 1822 to Jesse Root Grant a tanner and Hannah Grant (ne Simpson). His ancestors Matthew and ... Mark Twain - Wikipedia Mark Twain detail of photo by Mathew Brady February 7 1871. Born: Samuel Langhorne Clemens November 30 1835 Florida Missouri United States Ulysses S. Grant HistoryNet Ulysses S. Grant summary: Ulysses S. Grant was born April 27 1822 in Point Pleasant Ohio to a leather tanner named Jesse Grant and his wife Hannah Simpson Grant. Edward Asner - IMDb Edward Asner Actor: Up. Ed Asner is a television legend the winner of seven acting Emmy Awards (which puts him tied with Mary Tyler Moore both of whom rank second ... The Friendship Page: Friendship Songs Friendship Songs from around the world.. browse then visit The Friendship Page! About.com Trending in Money Are You Making the Most of Your Health Savings Account? 10 Steps for Finding Your New Job; 7 Lifestyle Changes to Make You a Better Entrepreneur Julia Grant Biography :: National First Ladies' Library National First Ladies' Library's biography for Julia Grant Definition and Examples of the Series in Grammar In English grammar a series is a list of three or more items (words phrases or clauses) usually arranged in parallel form. Also known as a list or ... Ulysses S. Grant - Wikiquote Though I have been trained as a soldier and participated in many battles there never was a time when in my opinion some way could not be found to prevent the ...
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