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Thom, James Alexander
ISBN: 9780979924071
Format: Paperback
Publisher:Blue River Press
Edition: 0002
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In June of 1845, a group of immigrant Americans--called the St. Patrick's Battalion--deserted Gen. Zachary Taylor's army and fought on the opposite side in the Mexican-American War. Thom has taken this forgotten incident from an almost forgotten war and turned it into a stirring tale.
In June of 1845, a group of immigrant Americans--called the St. Patrick's Battalion--deserted Gen. Zachary Taylor's army and fought on the opposite side in the Mexican-American War. Thom has taken this forgotten incident from an almost forgotten war and turned it into a stirring tale.
| ISBN | 0979924073 | | Pages | 288 | | ISBN13 | 9780979924071
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Blue River Press | | Weight (grammes) | 472 | | Imprint | BLUE RIVER PR | | Height (mm) | 229 | | Format | Paperback | | Width (mm) | 160 | | Publication date | 01 Nov 2008 | | Spine width (mm) | 23 | | DEWEY | FIC | | Academic level | General |
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"The two young narrators are vivid and unforgettable, and the war narrative fast-paced. Illumination and compelling, Saint Patrick's Battalion presents a stirring and provocative look at American Manifest Destiny...Highly recommended." -- Historical Novels Review "Historical Novels Review"  Be the first to write a customer review
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