""The Life of General Hancock"" by J.B. McClure is a biography of one of the most prominent Union generals during the American Civil War, Winfield Scott Hancock. The book covers Hancock's life from his birth in Pennsylvania in 1824 to his death in 1886. McClure chronicles Hancock's military career, including his service in the Mexican-American War and his leadership at the battles of Gettysburg and Spotsylvania. The book also delves into Hancock's personal life, including his marriage to Almira Russell and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. McClure paints a vivid picture of Hancock's character, describing him as a principled and honorable man who was respected by both his superiors and subordinates.Overall, ""The Life of General Hancock"" provides a comprehensive look at one of the most important figures of the Civil War and offers insight into the challenges and triumphs of the Union army during this pivotal period 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.