Thady Halloran Of The Irish Brigade

By J William Breslin

Book Overview

""Thady Halloran Of The Irish Brigade"" is a historical fiction novel written by J. William Breslin. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the life of Thady Halloran, an Irish immigrant who joins the Union Army during the American Civil War. Thady is a member of the famous Irish Brigade, a unit composed primarily of Irish immigrants who fought for the Union cause.The novel follows Thady's journey from his early life in Ireland to his eventual enlistment in the Union Army. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including discrimination and prejudice against the Irish. Thady's experiences in the Civil War are also described in vivid detail, including his participation in key battles such as Antietam and Gettysburg.Throughout the novel, Breslin explores themes of patriotism, loyalty, and the immigrant experience. He also provides a detailed look at the Irish Brigade and its role in the Civil War. The novel is well-researched and provides a compelling portrayal of the era, including the politics and social issues of the time.Overall, ""Thady Halloran Of The Irish Brigade"" is a gripping historical fiction novel that will appeal to readers interested in the Civil War, Irish-American history, and the immigrant experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163235202
• ISBN13: 9781163235201
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"