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"The Mormon Battalion, Its History and Achievements" by B. H. Roberts. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices....
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Publisher
Covenant Communications
Pub. Date
2012, ©2012
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109 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps, portraits ; 28 cm
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English
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This is the story of the Mormon Battalion and their participation in the Mexican-American War--their march to California, their brotherly service while garrisoned there, and their subsequent adventures upon their discharge.
Publisher
Covenant Communications
Pub. Date
2012
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1 videodisc (ca. 90 min.) : sd., col., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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This is the story of the Mormon Battalion and their participation in the Mexican-American War--their march to California, their brotherly service while garrisoned there, and their subsequent adventures upon their discharge.
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English
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It's 1845. Texas joins the union and Mexico threatens war over the disputed Texas border. Meanwhile, expansionists dream of an America that sprawls all the way to the Pacific Coast. Can a conflict with an already war-torn Mexico satisfy this lust for territory? The Mexican-American War becomes the heroic proving ground for future Civil War generals and presidents of the United States, Mexico, and the Confederacy. But the glories of victory are tempered...
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English
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Booklist praises Kent Conwell for action-packed Westerns that fans of prairie adventures devour voraciously. Nathan Cooper is an expert scout and tracker. Arriving home one afternoon, he is shocked to find his wife, niece and her betrothed violently murdered. Swearing revenge, Cooper sets off on a quest to track down the killers-and heaven help them when his righteous anger delivers them to their maker.
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Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
p2003
Edition
2nd ed. ; Library ed.
Physical Desc
6 sound discs/ 12 Lectures, 30 min per lecture : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 study guide (72 p. : maps ; 22 cm.)
Language
English
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Chronicles the history of the United States focusing on several key themes, including socioeconomic mobility, political democracy, and the 'melting pot' of incluson in the national body politic.
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Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
Large print edition.
Physical Desc
387 pages (large print) ; 25 cm.
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English
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"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...
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Series
Battalion of St. Patrick volume 2
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
Large print edition.
Physical Desc
445 pages (large print) ; 22 cm.
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English
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""To the Color" is the continuing true story of John Riley: young (28), 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...
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History/A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Studies the controversial conflict, also known as "Mr. Polk's War," from both sides, exploring why it began, how it was fought, and why it ended in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Mexican and American historians unravel the many conflicting stories about the struggle, which features such figures as future president Zachary Taylor, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee.
15) One man's hero
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Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (122 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Based on the true story of the Saint Patrick Battalion, a group of soldiers enlisted from Ireland to fight in the Mexican War. When they are treated harshly for their religious convictions, they escape across the border into the enemy territory of Mexico, where they must convince a Mexican rebel leader to let them fight against the U.S. so they can protect their beliefs.
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Series
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
p2003
Edition
2nd ed. ; Library ed.
Physical Desc
6 sound discs / 12 lectures, 30 min per lecture : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 study guide (72 p. : maps ; 22 cm.)
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the history of the United States focusing on several key themes, including socioeconomic mobility, political democracy, and the 'melting pot' of incluson in the national body politic.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
p2003
Edition
2nd ed. ; Library ed.
Physical Desc
6 sound discs/ 12 Lectures, 30 min per lecture : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 study guide (72 p. : maps ; 22 cm.)
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the history of the United States focusing on several key themes, including socioeconomic mobility, political democracy, and the 'melting pot' of incluson in the national body politic.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
p2003
Edition
2nd ed. ; Library ed.
Physical Desc
6 sound discs/ 12 lectures, 30 min per lecture : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 study guide (72 p. : maps ; 22 cm.)
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the history of the United States focusing on several key themes, including socioeconomic mobility, political democracy, and the 'melting pot' of incluson in the national body politic.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
p2003
Edition
2nd ed. ; Library ed.
Physical Desc
6 sound discs/ 12 lectures, 30 min per lecture : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 study guide (72 p. : maps ; 22 cm.)
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the history of the United States focusing on several key themes, including socioeconomic mobility, political democracy, and the 'melting pot' of incluson in the national body politic.
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