A Short History of General Ulysses S. Grant, from the Histories of Generals series of booklets (N78) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888

"A Short History of General Ulysses S. Grant" is a chromolithograph booklet produced in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. as part of their "Histories of Generals" series for Duke brand cigarettes. This small, collectible booklet, measuring 2 3/4 × 1 1/2 inches closed, features a portrait of General Grant in his military uniform, showcasing his prominent beard and stern gaze. The booklet, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a unique example of the use of historical figures in early 20th-century cigarette advertising.