Quite a Character

I've just been reading Grant's letters to the New York Herald (found in the Appendix), and I must say they are enlightening and entertaining. Although he states at the beginning "I am no writer," Grant's prose demonstrate differently. I love how he integrates stories with his admonishments and accusations, thus capturing the attention of his audience. The manner in which he lays out each argument demonstrates a mastery of persuasive techniques....a mastery I wish my students could adopt. If this written work is a demonstration of his oratory skills, I can honestly say it would have been a treat to hear him speak. More later...