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To the Color: A Novel of the Battalion of St. Patrick (Thorndike Large Print Western: Battalion of St. Patrick)—
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The Story
Ray Herbeck Jr. knows how to blend historical research with vivid storytelling. To the Color is a mesmerizing account of an overlooked chapter of the Mexican War and manifest destiny.--Johnny D. Boggs, Spur-, Wrangler- and Owen Wister Award-winning author on TO THE COLORFollowing CHANGING FLAGS (Book One) and TO THE COLOR (Book Two), is the continuing true story of John Riley, young, cynical, charming, a professional Irish 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, humor, pathos, and romance, it not only brings to life his torturous journey of reformation but that of the rough-hewn Irish and German fellow deserters who follow him in pursuit of a shared dream. Driven by the drama of conflicting loyalties, their epic tale resumes in January of 1847 in a sprawling Mexican army camp at San Luis Potosi. Riley and his commander, Captain Moreno, attend a tense meeting with mercurial General Santa Anna. Preparing to attack U.S. forces near Saltillo, Santa Anna berates unprepared division generals in an opium fueled tirade. He bestows the honor of leading this advance to Riley's all too ready band of rogues. But he demands a unit name. Riley dubs them The Battalion of St. Patrick. And they prepare to march into history.
ASIN: 1432891375
VSKU: BVV.1432891375.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Herbeck Jr., Ray
Binding: Library
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
ASIN: 1432891375
VSKU: BVV.1432891375.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Herbeck Jr., Ray
Binding: Library
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
Description
Ray Herbeck Jr. knows how to blend historical research with vivid storytelling. To the Color is a mesmerizing account of an overlooked chapter of the Mexican War and manifest destiny.--Johnny D. Boggs, Spur-, Wrangler- and Owen Wister Award-winning author on TO THE COLORFollowing CHANGING FLAGS (Book One) and TO THE COLOR (Book Two), is the continuing true story of John Riley, young, cynical, charming, a professional Irish 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, humor, pathos, and romance, it not only brings to life his torturous journey of reformation but that of the rough-hewn Irish and German fellow deserters who follow him in pursuit of a shared dream. Driven by the drama of conflicting loyalties, their epic tale resumes in January of 1847 in a sprawling Mexican army camp at San Luis Potosi. Riley and his commander, Captain Moreno, attend a tense meeting with mercurial General Santa Anna. Preparing to attack U.S. forces near Saltillo, Santa Anna berates unprepared division generals in an opium fueled tirade. He bestows the honor of leading this advance to Riley's all too ready band of rogues. But he demands a unit name. Riley dubs them The Battalion of St. Patrick. And they prepare to march into history.
ASIN: 1432891375
VSKU: BVV.1432891375.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Herbeck Jr., Ray
Binding: Library
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
ASIN: 1432891375
VSKU: BVV.1432891375.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Herbeck Jr., Ray
Binding: Library
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
