Ukrainian title of the book: "Personal memoirs of U. S. Grant. Volume 1" "Personal Memoirs of US Grant" is a valuable document that offers a unique view of the life and events experienced by the famous American general, politician and the 18th President of the United States - Ulysses Simpson Grant. In this first part of the memoirs, the reader will find a detailed description of the author's childhood, youth, his service in the army and participation in a number of wars. The book reveals not only Grant's military career, but also his personal life, attitude to events and important figures of his time. The autobiography is imbued with a large dose of modesty and frankness, which makes this publication an important source of information for history researchers, fans of memoirs, and a wide range of readers interested in the biography of an outstanding figure.