Dec 01, 1988 this was a wellwritten full biography of winfield scott hancock. Reminiscences of winfield scott hancock by almira russell. But, it detailed hancock s life before, during and after the civil war. A blue and gray at last we have a complete life of hancock, and it, too, is superb. The distinguished civil war career of winfield scott hancock is recorded here by his wife a. Winfield scott hancock was the general that both my father and brother worked under during the battle of gettysburg.
Hancock and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Complications from his old war wound as well as diabetes caused his death. Shaara talked about his book gods and generals, published by ballatine books. In 1880, hancock was the democratic presidential candidate. In the novel the killer angels, compare the relationships. As he left home, his father packed two books in his suitcase, the united states. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. While useful as an introduction to the generals extraordinary career, readers truly interested in the life of hancock the superb should consider this book a starting point in their research, rather than the final word on winfield scott hancock. The battle took place outside a small town in southern pennsylvania and. He was the foremost american military figure between the revolution and the civil war. Ranger atkinson and the nps hold the rights to the notes and lecture.
Jan 17, 2018 todd arrington site manager at james a. Paul bretzger talks about his book, observing hancock at gettysburg. Widely recognized as one of the wars most brilliant. Thank you, again, to the civil war roundtable of gettysburg for bestowing me with their distinguished book award. Winfield scott hancock february 14, 1824 february 9, 1886 was a united states army officer and the democratic nominee for president of the united states in 1880. Reminiscences of winfield scott hancock hardback or cased book by hancock, a. The purpose of this book is to identify and analyze the leadership competencies of major general winfield scott hancock, the most consistently successful corpslevel commander of the civil war. He served with distinction in the army for four decades, including service in the mexicanamerican war and as a union general in the american civil war.
Click download or read online button to get winfield scott hancock papers book now. I have the book reminiscences of winfield scott hancock, and it is interesting reading on the life of a career officer and family in those times. Biography of major general winfield scott hancock, hero of gettysburg. Full text of the life and public services of winfield scott hancock, majorgeneral, u. But, it detailed hancocks life before, during and after the civil war. Full text of the life and public services of winfield. Bretzger argued that general winfield scott hancock was the most. Apr 11, 2016 in 1887, almiras book reminiscences of winfield scott hancock was published. Libraries this study separates hancocks life into two parts with 1865 as the dividing line, thereby giving attention to his postwar political aspirations as well as to his military career. Signature of winfield scott hancock, union general at gettysburg and 1880 presidential candidate, handsomely framed with portrait.
His family consisted of his twin brother, hilary baker hancock, and parents benjamin franklin and. That being said, it was not as interesting as the biography on warren. Garfield national historic site talks about the life and accomplishments of general winfield scott hancock, including. David jordans winfield scott hancock is an extensively referenced, solid, immensely readable biography and work of popular history. This original, first edition, antique book is uncommon and presents a comprehensive history of the 104th pennsylvania regiment. Winfield scott june, 1786 may 29, 1866 was an american military commander and political candidate. Army officer and politician who served as a union general during the civil war 186165. Signature signed winfield scott hancock bauman rare.
Winfield scott hancock was born on february 14, 1824, in montgomery square, pennsylvania. The son of school teacher, and later lawyer, benjamin franklin hancock, he was named for noted war of 1812 commander winfield scott. Scott was commissioned a captain of artillery in 1808 and fought on. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Lee, james longstreet, jeb stuart, george meade, winfield scott hancock and joshua l. Hancock was named after winfield scott grand army of the republic, department of wisconsin 2005 the hotel was named after winfield scott, a hero of elizabeth from the war of 1812 and the civil war. This book was in part of the personal library of union major general winfield scott hancock and the book bears his personal bookplate on the front inside cover. Winfield scott hancock papers download ebook pdf, epub.
With the union are winfield scott hancock and joshua lawrence chamberlain. Linden, new jersey 2002 famous people named winfield or. Educated locally, hancock received an appointment to west. In typical victorian era prose, she recounts the story of her generals life and defends his decisions and actions. Winfield scott hancock gained his greatest fame for his crucial contributions to. Known to his army colleagues as hancock the superb, he was noted in. The philadelphia inquirer jordans careful attention to detail and excellent use of sources highlight a lively writing style to make a highly readable book. Loaded with portraits, illustrations and maps handsomely published and adorned by hubbard. Even hancocks less than illustrious stint as commander of the military department of the missouri from august 1866 to august 1867, during which he stumbled around the. This compelling biography presents the colorful life of han.
This clearly written, ably researched biography is an important addition to civil war and gilded age literature. Voice in the senate, considered the definitive biography of that major figure of the postcivil war era. Winfield scott hancock february 14, 1824 february 9, 1886 was a career u. Almira hancock requested a simple funeral and laid the war hero to rest in his native norristown, pa. Jordan is a practicing attorney and author of a tiger in his time. Army officer and the democratic nominee for president of the united states in 1880. To set your featured posts, please go to your theme options page in wpadmin. It is good insight from almira hancocks point of view and the type of information that a writer would love for the kind of little things, not to be found in the average civil war book. Loaded with portraits, illustrations and maps handsomely published.
The generals leadership through eyewitness accounts. Over the course of his 44 years in uniform, general hancock participated in the mexican war, civil war, and indian wars. A wellwritten although somewhat dry in style, detailed look at major general winfield scott hancocks life. Winfield scott hancock, union general during the american civil war 186165, whose policies during reconstruction military service in louisiana and texas so endeared him to the democratic party that he became the partys presidential candidate in 1880. Biography civil war union general winfield scott hancock. Over the course of his 44 years in uniform, general hancock. The life, brilliant military career, and public services of general winfield scott hancock. This was a wellwritten full biography of winfield scott hancock. Winfield scott hancock february 14, 1824 february 9, 1886 was a united states army. Winfield scott hancock gained his greatest fame for his crucial contributions to the federal victory at gettysburg. You can also disable featured posts slideshow if you dont wish to display them.
In typical victorian era prose, she recounts the story of her. The antietam campaign, published by mcwhiney foundation press. Union veterans remembered hancock as a general who led from the front and whose forceful presence could change the course of a battle. Winfield scott hancock first edition 1880 life and. A wellwritten although somewhat dry in style, detailed look at major general winfield scott hancock s life.
And thank you, also, for hosting me for a program on general winfield scott hancock on thursday, 22 march. Although named for americas top military hero of the day, hancock was not originally intended for a military career but distinguished himself as one of the best corps commanders in the union army. Forney first edition near fine condition original, sharp, solidly bound, antique book handsome, extensively decorated cover design frontispiece of hancock. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Jordan does an excellent job of recounting hancock s service during the civil war, which he makes into an exciting read. Oct, 2017 ranger matt atkinson leads a battle walk covering union general winfield scott hancock s role at gettysburg, especially on july 3. Winfield scott hancock on july 3 gettysburg battle walk. He served as a general in the united states army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the war of 1812, the mexicanamerican war, the early stages of the american civil war, and various conflicts with native americans. At last we have a complete life of hancock, and it, too, is. Mar 04, 2014 one of the most remembered is that of union general winfield scott hancock and confederate general lewis armistead.
Winfield scott hancock died on february 7, 1886 in washington d. Ranger matt atkinson leads a battle walk covering union general winfield scott hancocks role at gettysburg, especially on july 3. Winfield scott hancock 18241886 find a grave memorial. In the novel the killer angels, compare the relationships and the complications created at gettysburg between union general winfield scott hancock and confederate general lewis armistead. On february 9th 1886, winfield hancock died due to complications from diabetes. Aug 21, 2018 winfield scott hancock 18241886 was a u.
His family consisted of his twin brother, hilary baker hancock, and parents benjamin franklin and elizabeth hoxwell hancock. I would highly recommend this book to readers of the civil war. Although named for americas top military hero of the day, winfield scott hancock was not originally intended for a military career. It was key story line in michael shaaras pulitzer prize winning novel the killer angels was immortalized in the movie gettysburg which is based on shaaras novel. Winfield scott hancock and his identical twin, hilary baker hancock, were born february 14, 1824 at montgomery square, pa, just northwest of philadelphia. On the side of the confederate army are thomas jonathan jackson and robert e. The book examines the live of four men who played a major role in the civil war, stonewall jackson, winfield scott. Winfield scott hancock essential civil war curriculum. One of the most remembered is that of union general winfield scott hancock and confederate general lewis armistead.
Hal newhouser and the burden of wartime ball and roscoe conkling of new york. He is a great man, for my father wrote spoke very highly in his leadership in his final letters home. He served with distinction in the army for four decades, including service in the mexicanamerican war and. In 1887, almiras book reminiscences of winfield scott hancock was published.
In a typical high school history textbook, this is what youll read about gettysburg. Jordan does an excellent job of recounting hancocks service during the civil war, which he makes into an exciting read. Having read jordans book on gouverneur kemble warren, i knew this biography would also be wellwritten. Winfield scott, american army officer who held the rank of general in three wars and was the unsuccessful whig candidate for president in 1852. Winfield scott hancock peoplecharacters librarything. The book begins before the war and introduces the reader to each of these four peoples lives before the first battle breaks out. Winfield scott june, 1786 may 29, 1866 was a united states army general, and unsuccessful presidential candidate of the whig party in 1852 known as old fuss and feathers and the grand old man of the army, he served on active duty as a general longer than any other man in american history, and many historians rate him the best american commander of his time. Even hancock s less than illustrious stint as commander of the military department of the missouri from august 1866 to august 1867, during which he stumbled around the. Jamiesons book is the first new work on the life of winfield scott hancock in the 21st century. Frank and virginia williams collection of lincolniana mississippi state university. Winfield scott hancock united states military officer. Gettysburg hero civil war campaigns and commanders series hardcover june 24, 2003 on.
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