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I was uncertain that this would live up to all the praise.
But I have been pleasantly surprised, at how enjoyable this book is to read. And amused at how going 18 miles an hour was flying and made space no object!
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Is anyone else surprised that Grant had his 13 year old son with him as he fought the Civil War?
by dreamdust -
I'm quite surprised. I'm not reading this piece, but I'm definitely surprised by that; especially since I recently read a book about the Civil War...
Aug 16, 2009 2:01 pm
by books -
Well I thought I was well-read in this area of history, until I started reading this book. Who knew that Grant and Thoreau were in agreement about the Mexican war? Then there are the insights about the characters of the men in control of the war effort and all done in such an understated manner...Grant's book is a discovery.
by dreamdust -
I have no interest in WAR books. Sorry!
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by jingle33 -
Dreamdust I am equally surprised to learn this and I have studied Civil War history and little know facts a great deal as I am a direct descendant of Robert E. Lee on my fraternal grandmother's side, and carry the Lee name as my middle name as every male has for many generations. (I hate to hit on grammar but this is a literary club but " ... it should be "his 13-year-old son..."
Aug 25, 2009 5:49 am
by elliott57
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