Publisher's Synopsis
Hancock The Superb is a biography of Winfield S. Hancock, a prominent figure in American military and political history. Written by C.W. Denison and published in 1880, the book covers Hancock's early life and his rise to prominence as a military leader during the Civil War. The author also provides a sketch of the life of William H. English, a politician and friend of Hancock's. The book is a comprehensive account of Hancock's public career, including his role in the Battle of Gettysburg and his unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1880. The author draws on a variety of sources to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this important figure in American 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.
