Dan Sickles

Dan Sickles: Hero Of Gettysburg And Yankee King Of Spain is a biography written by Pinchon Edgcumb that tells the story of Dan Sickles, a prominent figure in American politics and military history. The book chronicles Sickles' life from his early days as a young lawyer in New York City to his rise to power as a congressman and military leader during the Civil War.The book focuses on Sickles' most famous moment in history, his role in the Battle of Gettysburg, where he famously disobeyed orders and moved his troops to a different position on the battlefield. The book explores the reasons behind Sickles' decision and the impact it had on the outcome of the battle.In addition to his military career, the book also delves into Sickles' personal life, including his scandalous affair with the wife of a prominent Washington, D.C. businessman and his eventual marriage to a much younger woman.The book also covers Sickles' time as the United States Minister to Spain, where he became known as the ""Yankee King of Spain"" and played a key role in shaping American foreign policy in Europe.Overall, Dan Sickles: Hero Of Gettysburg And Yankee King Of Spain is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of America's most intriguing historical figures.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.