Beyond the Rio Gila (Five Star Western Series)

Hibbard, Scott G.

ISBN 10: 1432866133 / ISBN 13: 9781432866136

Published by Five Star Publishing, Mexico, 2021

About this Item

This book is in Fine condition and is free from marks or damage. Jacket is Near fine, and the book is sturdy. Signed by the Author, Scott G. Hibbard.

Seller Inventory # 002088

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beyond the Rio Gila (Five Star Western Series)
• Publisher: Five Star Publishing, Mexico
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1432866133
• ISBN 13: 9781432866136
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Weight: 1.25 pounds
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

"In 1846, the Mexican-American War cast together Latter-day Saints fleeing persecution and the U.S. Army on a desperate mission to capture California. The Mormon Battalion-including two pregnant laundresses-must march two thousand miles. Among the army'sFirst Dragoons, Moses Cole, a Virginia farm boy running from his abusive father, grows to manhood under the mentorship of a tormented alcoholic and former professor. Among the Mormons, Orson Everett battles personal devils yet teaches his colorful followers to work for their brethren with God in their hearts. On such a journey, some will thrive, some will perish, all will be transformed. This deeply researched depiction of the U. S. military's longest march, told in evocative prose, brings a little knownyet uniquely American story to life"--