Description
Around the World with General Grant – Book by John Russell Young, Part One (GD Interior)
This vintage volume is Part One of Around the World with General Grant by John Russell Young — the opening installment in the landmark narrative chronicling General Ulysses S. Grant’s post-presidential journey through Europe, Asia, and Africa from 1877 to 1879. Blending travel writing, political reflection, and personal conversations, this book sets the stage for an extraordinary record of Grant’s experiences abroad.
Condition
This copy shows rips and markings from water damage but retains a good interior. Overall, it is in acceptable condition for its age. The cover and inner pages display creases, marks, and may include additional wear typical for volumes of this era. Please review all photographs carefully to evaluate its condition before purchase.
Contents
From the introductory statement:
The most Complete and Elegantly Illustrated Book of Travels ever produced.
AROUND THE WORLD WITH GENERAL GRANT
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 1877–1879, together with certain conversations with General Grant on questions connected with American politics and history.
By John Russell Young
With eight hundred illustrations designed and engraved by the best artists and engravers in America expressly for this work.
Additional Details
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Each item is shipped with a protective plastic covering.
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This opening volume is a valuable addition for collectors, historians, and readers interested in 19th-century travel literature or Ulysses S. Grant’s life after the presidency.