Sergeant York And His People

<p>Sergeant York and His People offers a compelling portrait of Alvin York the celebrated World War I hero and the rural Tennessee community that shaped him. More than just a military biography this book delves into the social life and customs of East Tennessee providing a rich context for understanding York's character and values.<br><br>Explore the world from which this reluctant hero emerged a world of close-knit families strong traditions and deep connections to the land. Sam Cowan's work paints a vivid picture of American history through the lens of rural life illuminating the forces that molded Sergeant York into an icon. Discover the story behind the legend in this essential account of a soldier his people and the era that defined them. A valuable addition to any collection of World War I history or American biography.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>