Sergeant York and His People (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162591698)

Sergeant York and His People is a non-fiction book written by Sam K. Cowan that tells the inspiring story of Alvin C. York, a World War I hero who became a legend in his own time. The book is a biography of York that focuses not only on his military achievements but also on his life before and after the war.The book begins with York's childhood in the rugged hills of Tennessee, where he grew up in poverty and worked hard to support his family. It then follows his journey to becoming a devout Christian and a skilled marksman, which ultimately led him to enlist in the army during World War I.The heart of the book is devoted to York's heroic actions during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, where he single-handedly captured 132 German soldiers and helped to secure a crucial hilltop position. His bravery earned him the Medal of Honor and made him a national hero.The book also explores York's life after the war, where he returned to his home in Tennessee and became a successful businessman and philanthropist. It delves into his efforts to improve the lives of his fellow Tennesseans, including building schools and churches and supporting various charitable causes.Throughout the book, Cowan paints a vivid picture of the people and places that shaped York's life, providing a rich and detailed portrait of a true American hero. Sergeant York and His People is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, American culture, or the power of faith and perseverance.1922. This is not a war story, but the tale of the making of the man named Sergeant Alvin C. York. York is best known for his bravery in World War I where, caught by the enemy in a cove on a hill in the Forest of Argonne, York held his ground and single-handedly fought a battalion of 135 German machine gunners until he forced their surrender and marched them as his prisoners into the American lines.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.

Author: Sam K. Cowan
ISBN-10: 1162591692
ISBN-13: 9781162591698
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 290
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.61d