Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Changing flags

Oclc number

1308409890

Responsibility statement

Ray Herbeck Jr

Series statement

Thorndike Press Large Print WesternBattalion of St. Patrick, 01

Sub title

a novel of the Battalion of St. Patrick

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

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