- A Narrative Of The Visit Of General U. S. Grant, Ex-President Of The United States, To Various Countries In Europe, Asia, And Africa In 1877, 1878 And 1879
von John Russell Young
79,00 €
Around The World With General Grant V2 is a book that tells the story of General Ulysses S. Grant's journey to various countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa in the years 1877, 1878, and 1879. The book is written by John Russell Young, who accompanied Grant on his journey as a journalist. The book is divided into chapters, each describing a different country or city that Grant visited during his trip. The countries covered in the book include England, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Palestine, India, and China. Throughout the book, Young provides a detailed account of Grant's experiences in each country, including his meetings with important political figures, his observations of local customs and traditions, and his thoughts on the various cultures he encountered. The book also includes descriptions of Grant's visits to historical sites, such as the Acropolis in Athens and the Great Wall of China, as well as his interactions with local people and his experiences with different modes of transportation, including steamships, trains, and carriages. Overall, Around The World With General Grant V2 is a fascinating account of one of the most important figures in American history and his travels around the world during a time of great political and cultural change.In Two Volumes. To Which Are Added Certain Conversations With General Grant On Questions Connected With American Politics And History.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.