They Will Be Remembered By A Grateful People

Schuylkill County, located in the heart of the anthracite-rich coal fields of east-central Pennsylvania, has a distinguished Civil War history. Thousands of Schuylkill County's sons served in Union blue, and more than 600 never returned home. All who served were heroes. In They Will Be Remembered By A Grateful People, you can learn about some of these heroes. From generals to Medal of Honor recipients, this book contains biographical sketches of fifteen Civil War notables and is accompanied by an illustration of each. Designed for children and young adults, this book is also suitable for Civil War buffs of all ages and especially for those interested in Schuykill County history