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Author:

Herbeck, Ray, Jr., author.

Title:

Changing flags: a novel of the Battalion of St. Patrick / Ray Herbeck Jr.

Edition:

Large print edition.

Publisher:

Thorndike Pressa part of Gale, a Cengage Company,

Copyright Date:

2022

Description:

387 pages (large print) ; 23 cm

Subject:

Riley, John,--1817---Fiction.
Mexico.--Batallón de San Patricio--Batallón de San Patricio--Fiction.
Mexican War, 1846-1848--Fiction.
Large type books.
Biographical fiction.
Western fiction.
Historical fiction.

Notes:

"Book one"--Cover.

Summary:

"Changing Flags" is the true story of John Riley, a cocky Irish professional soldier who deserts the U.S. Army to fight for Mexico at first for money, then for something loftier in the Mexican War of 1846-48. With gritty action, romance, and humor, it brings to life his torturous journey of reformation and that of rowdy Irish and German fellow deserters who follow him in pursuit of a shared dream. Their epic tale begins in Michigan when Riley launches a plan to afford passage home to Ireland: He enlists intending to desert in Texas, where U.S. troops are being sent to end a border dispute with Mexico. A former British soldier, he anticipates becoming sergeant with higher pay. Denied promotion, he feels trapped across the Rio Grande from Matamoros. Then he is slipped a flyer offering cash, rank, and land to U.S. soldiers who join the Mexican army. That night, Riley crosses the moonlit river and gets caught in the relentless tide of history"--"-- Provided by publisher.

Series:

Thorndike Press Large Print Western

ISBN:

1432889184
9781432889180

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1308409890

LCCN:

2022014551

Locations:

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

HIPC765 -- Pocahontas Public Library (Pocahontas)

RFPC397 -- Stuart Public Library (Stuart)

DPPE403 -- Kendall Young Library (Webster City)