Take a journey through American history with this biography of Winfield S. Hancock. One of the U.S.' most decorated generals, Hancock fought in various battles during the Civil War and made an unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1880. 'Hancock the Superb' chronicles his early life, military career, and political aspirations, as well as providing a glimpse into the life of his colleague and close friend, William H. English. With vivid detail and engaging prose, this book is a must-read for Civil War buffs and fans of American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.