Because the focus of much of the book is on the leaders of these failed efforts, only a limited amount of time is spent on the actual struggles in Ireland, and some odd diversions. into the Nebraska settlement.
Thus, a book on three very brief failed invasions of Canada [one of which appears to have misjudged the actual location of the Canadian border] is over 360 pages long, including notes, bibliographies, and bibliography. and index. That slows down the pace of the book a bit.
On the other hand, the historical background and some of the quotes are fantastic, and overall the book is well worth reading. Just don't expect a quick, exciting page-turning book. No, it was about the context in which that excitement was supposed to happen.
Veteran Don’t Thank Me Thank My Brothers And Sisters That Never Came Back
After reading much about Thomas Francis Meagher and the Irish during the Civil War, this book provides a glimpse into the events that would follow. The rebel group known as the Fenians hatched a brilliant plan to invade British-owned Canada, then known as British North America, and give up the land only in exchange for Ireland's independence from the 700 years of British rule. Although it all started with a handful of glorious victories, the disorganization and dwindling interest among Irish Americans soon led to a flurry of jokes, each more ludicrous than the last. . The adventure nearly reaches its comical breaking point when Fenian leader John O'Neil leads his men on an attempt to capture an English outpost, in order to not only be easily defeated, but also defeated. learned that their coordinates were skewed and their bases. tried to encircle an American... they hadn't even made it to Canada. Although the second half of the book plays out as a comedy of flaws, we still have to admire the desperation of a people who want nothing more than freedom from their oppressors. I recommend reading this book with The Immortal Irishman to get the full picture of that time period. Thomas Meagher is the perfect, intelligent, inspirational hero compared to O'Neil's nave and naive. However, through the defeats and humiliating days later, you also have to admire his fighting spirit.
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