![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Through his eyes, as a member of the Fourth Infantry we see a soldier’s life in the raw, no holds barred. However this book has one very important element which makes it stand out against other similar history books, and that is Billy Gogan himself. The author uses a blend of real and fictional characters to make this an excellent history book, with clear maps and outstanding information on the movements of American army as they fought against the Mexicans in the American – Mexican war. However, after the tragic death of his good friend and companion Mary Skiddy, and the Great Fire of New York, it is a reflective Billy who, aged 16 decides to join Uncle Sam’s army, and this is where the second book really begins.įor anyone with an interest in this period of history this book will, I am sure be compulsive reading. Living by his wits, and doing what he has to, to survive, Billy quickly learns to grow up, establishes a life in Gotham, and eventually becomes an American citizen. This book is the sequel to the author’s first book, Billy Gogan: American, in which orphan Billy is sent from Ireland to America on the eve of the 1844 Irish Famine. ![]()
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