Description: Published in 1941 by Grosset & Dunlap, with a picture of Gary Cooper on the Cover 9from the 1941 movie) SERGEANT YORK written by Sam Cowan 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 Hardback measures 8.5" by 6" , and has 290 pages Priced at $17; It will be carefully wrapped, and shipped in a box.
Price: 17 USD
Location: Dawsonville, Georgia
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Signed: No
Personalized: No
Author: Sam Cowan
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Topic: Seargeant York -- World War I
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1941
