Personal Memoirs Of P. H. Sheridan: General, United States Army Volume I (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789375556770)

Personal memoirs of P. H. Sheridan: General, United States Army Volume I traces the early development of a military figure whose life reflects ambition, hardship, and the shaping forces of a growing nation. The narrative begins with an account of family origins and the journey from distant shores to a new home in Ohio, emphasizing the struggles and adjustments required in an unfamiliar land. Childhood experiences, modest work, and limited opportunities form the backdrop for a steady rise built on persistence and discipline. The memoir describes the transition from ordinary labor to acceptance into a respected military academy, presenting this shift as a turning point that opens the path to broader responsibilities. As the story progresses, it hints at the formative lessons that would later influence battlefield decisions, leadership style, and responses to the shifting tensions of a divided country and an expanding frontier. Through reflection and measured detail, the volume lays the foundation for the author's evolving role in national events, showing how personal history and professional ambition intersect in moments of profound change.

Author: Philip Henry Sheridan
ISBN-10: 9375556778
ISBN-13: 9789375556770
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2025
Pages: 228
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.52d