From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️

$55.00
An old book with a brown cover titled 'From The Tan Yard To The White House, The Story Of President Grant's Life' with illustrations and the publisher's name 'Hodder And Stoughton'.
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
An old book with a brown cover titled 'From The Tan Yard To The White House, The Story Of President Grant's Life' with illustrations and the publisher's name 'Hodder And Stoughton'.
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️
From The Tan Yard To The White House, by William M. Thayer (Third Edition, Illustrated), 1886 📜🇺🇸🏛️

1. Introduction 📜🔍🏛️

This listing is for a vintage 1886 edition of "From The Tan Yard To The White House," a biography of President Grant by William M. Thayer.

This volume, the Third Edition, offers a historical glimpse into the life and achievements of one of America's most celebrated military leaders and presidents, presented with a decorative binding.

2. About the Book 📖✍️✨

"From The Tan Yard To The White House" tells the story of President Grant's life, from his humble beginnings in a tannery to his rise as a general in the Civil War and his eventual journey to the presidency.

The biography explores Grant's character, his military strategies, and his political career, offering a narrative that was popular with a 19th-century American audience.

3. About the Author ✍️🏛️

William M. Thayer was a prolific American author, known for writing popular biographies of prominent figures for a general audience. His achievement was in making historical narratives accessible and engaging for a broad readership.

Thayer's biographies, including this one on President Grant, were widely read and contributed to the public's understanding of American history and the lives of its heroes.

4. Historical/Political Era Context 🌍🕰️📜

Published in 1886, this book belongs to the post-Civil War era, a time when the lives of national heroes like President Grant were of great public interest.

The book is a tangible document of that period, reflecting the public's fascination with narratives of success and leadership. The decorative binding is a fine example of popular publishing aesthetics in the late 19th century.

5. The Ideal Collector 💡🧐🏛️

This book is for an enthusiast of American history, a scholar of the Civil War era, or a collector who values a book for its historical content. It is an ideal acquisition for an individual who appreciates a vintage biography as a window into the past.

6. Value & Rarity 💎✨🏛️

This 1886 edition of "From The Tan Yard To The White House" is a fine item for enthusiasts of American history.

Its value is not in its rarity but in its historical content and its aesthetic appeal. The book’s decorative red cloth binding is a charming example of late-19th-century book art. 

This book is 139 years old as of 2025.

7. Condition 🔎📚✨

  • This book is a used hardcover edition with a decorative red cloth binding.

  • The binding shows visible wear consistent with its age, including rubbing, scuffing, and some discoloration to the boards.

  • The pages are age-toned but remain clear and legible.

  • A key condition note is that there is one ripped page, as depicted in the photos.

  • There are no personal inscriptions or markings.

  • This item came from a local estate sale and was in the previous owner's home office for many years.

8. Fun Facts & Unique Features 🤓📜🤩

  • This book was originally published in 1885 and became a popular title for Thayer, who was known for his biographies that often focused on a person's rise from humble beginnings.

  • Ulysses S. Grant died in 1885, a year before this edition was published.

  • The book was published in London by Hodder and Stoughton, highlighting the international interest in American historical figures during this period.

  • The phrase "From the Tan Yard to the White House" became a common way to describe Grant's life.

9. Supporting Information 🏷️📦💰

  • Author: William M. Thayer

  • Publication Date: 1886

  • Edition: Third Edition

  • Publisher: Hodder And Stoughton

  • Place of Publication: London

  • Illustrator(s): Uncredited (but illustrated)

  • Unique Provenance: None.

  • Book Cover Type: Hardcover with decorative gilt stamping.

  • Genre: Biography, Non-Fiction, History.

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