High Old Salts; Stories Intended For The Marines, But Told Before An Enlightened Committee of Congress

Washington DC, 1876. First Edition. Quarter Leather. Very good. Inscribed copy of High Old Salts by Francis Colburn Adams, from the library of Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock.. Twelvemo, [6], 138pp, [4]. Three-quarter red morocco, marbled boards, title in gilt on spine. Notable wear to covers, hinges solid. Light offsetting to endpapers, internally fine. Not found in Saban or Nevins. This copy is inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper: "Genl. W. S. Hancock, With the kindest regards of his friend. F.C. Adams." On the front paste down is a plate signed by "Maj. Gen. W.S. Hancock / Major General U.S. Army / Case of Mr. _ Dept." General Winfield Scott Hancock (1824-1886) graduated from West Point in 1844 and served with distinction in the Mexican-American War. He gained national fame during the Civil War, particularly for his command at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, where his steadfast defense of Cemetery Ridge played a key role in the Union victory. Known for his bravery and leadership, Hancock earned the nickname "Hancock the Superb." After the war, he oversaw Reconstruction efforts in the South. In 1880, Hancock ran for president as the Democratic nominee but narrowly lost to James A. Garfield.