The Life and Military Character of Maj. Gen. Scott

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John B. Hall authored this edition of <i>The Life and Military Character of Maj. Gen. Scott</i> that was published by Samuel French of New York in 1847. The 35-page book recounted the history of Winfield Scott, illustrated with a number of engravings depicting Scott on the battlefield, in action in the War against the Native Americans, and at the Castle of San Juan. Scott was the longest serving Commanding General in United States military history, serving in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War. The book also outlined “his views upon the principal moral, social and political topics of the age.” Scott sought a presidential nomination in 1848, and ran on the Whig ticket in 1852.