This volume carries Ulysses S. Grant through a brief period of welcome calm to the storms of the White House. Seemingly resigned to becoming president; Grant detached himself from military routine in Washington; D.C.; during the summer of 1868 to tour the Great Plains. He then settled in Galena to escape the clamor of the presidential campaign. Grant reveled in his respite from official duties; writing to his father; "I have enjoyed my summers vacation very much and look forward with dread to my return to Washington." Grant’s residence in Galena shielded him from public scrutiny. "Whilst I remain here I shall avoid all engagements to go any place at any stated time. The turn out of people is immense when they hear of my coming." Grant remained in or near his prewar hometown until the election forced him back to Washington.Grant publicly said that he accepted presidential responsibilities "without fear" but privately lacked eagerness for the office. Even before his electoral victory; he wrote disapprovingly of "the Army of office seekers" and "begging letters" from potential appointees. Never enamored with the "pulling and hauling" so much a part of politics; Grant tried to minimize importunities by withholding names of his cabinet selections until after his inauguration and keeping his policy pronouncements spare and noncontroversial. His earnest desire as president was simply to inspire every citizen to work for "a happy Union."
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Timeless Volume With The Power To Move And Enlighten YouBy thirdtwinA highlight of the huge Western Spirituality series. This volume since it was first written has achieved a universality way beyond its original (intended) limited audience due to it's clear earthy style; its lofty ideas and it's concrete application compared to other books of this type. To this day its original author remains anonymous; his or her name lost in the mists of time or in some dusty archive somewhere- but the words and concepts here are timeless and as moving today as when they were first written. A must read for anyone interested in spiritual matters.Another volume collecting other works that many scholars feel is by the same author has since been published in the Western Spirituality series that really compliments this one.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Helps your prayerBy knowledge seekerThis is a great book which has helped me deepen my prayers. I tried another edition and could get nowhere. This is written in modern english. A word of advice; skim the intoduction and read the Cloud itself to get an overall sense of the book. Then reread the Cloud and all the footnotes before you tackle the introduction. Mortimer Adler said; if you want to own a book you need to read it 3 times. That is certainly the case with this and it is well worth the time. God bless.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Christian MysticismBy D. L. ChildressThis book is an essential primer in the quest for God by Man! Christian Mysticism in past years has been very much misunderstood. It is time we rediscovered the treasures which have lain unseen but for a few for centuries. For those who have eyes to see and ears to hear this book is worth the reading; personal application and prominence in a library dedicated to the pursuit of God. The Cloud of Unknowing (The Classics of Western Spirituality)
