The Life and Public Services of Winfield Scott Hancock, Majothe Life and Public Services of Winfield Scott Hancock, Major-General, U.S.A. (1880) R-Gen

By Frederick Elizur Goodrich and Frederick Octavius Prince

Book Overview

""The Life And Public Services Of Winfield Scott Hancock, Major-General, U.S.A."" is a biographical book written by Frederick E. Goodrich and published in 1880. The book details the life and career of Winfield Scott Hancock, a Major-General in the United States Army during the American Civil War. The author provides a comprehensive account of Hancock's early life, his education, and his military career. The book also covers Hancock's role in various battles during the Civil War, including the Battle of Gettysburg, where he played a crucial role in the Union victory. The author also discusses Hancock's post-war career, including his involvement in politics and his unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1880. The book provides a detailed and informative account of one of the most prominent figures in American military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163950718
• ISBN13: 9781163950715
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.0" x 6.0"