President Ulysses S. Grant: The Myth of the Butcher
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Grant's Memoir: The Post-Presidential Triumph
The chapter delves into President Ulysses S. Grant's post-presidential struggles with financial instability and health issues, emphasizing his involvement in a failed investment and his battle with throat cancer. It highlights Grant's urgency to write his memoirs due to financial concerns, the unique deal with Mark Twain, and the success of his memoir despite controversies
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