Ulysses S. Grant


Read by David Wales

(4.6 stars; 219 reviews)

Ulysses S. Grant was the great hero (for the North) in the Civil War and the 18th President of the United States. This short biography is only 145 pages in a little pamphlet size. The author is famous for his stories of the Old West, but he also wrote a substantial body of nonfiction literature. (Summary by David Wales) (2 hr 45 min)

Chapters

Author's Preface and Chapters 1 - 2 9:31 Read by David Wales
Chapter 3 15:39 Read by David Wales
Chapter 4 13:37 Read by David Wales
Chapter 5 Part 1 26:08 Read by David Wales
Chapter 5 Part 2 20:40 Read by David Wales
Chapter 5 Part 3 23:34 Read by David Wales
Chapter 5 Part 4 24:43 Read by David Wales
Chapter 5 Part 5 19:23 Read by David Wales
Chapter 6 12:35 Read by David Wales

Reviews


(5 stars)

great speaker on an interesting subject


(5 stars)

Owen wister brought grant to life

Good overview for the Grant novice


(4 stars)

Slow-paced, sympathetic portrait of General Grant with a focus on military accomplishments. It’s short and glosses over his failures, but one does come away appreciating the complexity of the man. This was just what I wanted before tackling Grant’s own autobiography. The narrator has a sort of drawl that is well-suited for the text.

very interesting and great reader


(5 stars)

this is easily as good as The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin; which personally is among my absolute favorites. I hope you give this audiobook a chance, I feel you won't regret it.


(5 stars)

My favorite book so far on US Grant. Gives a lot of detail of his personality and character. He is one of my top heroes.

The General Who Conquered Lee


(4 stars)

Wister knows how to weave a fascinating story from the dry threads of history.


(5 stars)

Gratitude for the service and efforts of General Grant. Well read and well written.


(5 stars)

A well-written summary as a tribute to an America hero. Well read, also.