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Overview" In June 1866, an 800-man contingent of the Irish Fenian Brotherhood invaded Canada from Buffalo, New York, in an effort to free Ireland from British rule. The force was led by Irish-born John Charles O'Neill, a veteran of the Union Army's 5th Indiana Cavalry. The three-day invasion was a military success but a political failure, yet O'Neill was celebrated for his leadership and humanity. Elevated to the presidency of the Fenian Brotherhood, ""General"" O'Neill would again lead Irish nationalists against Canada in 1870. Jailed and later pardoned by President U.S. Grant, O'Neill left the Fenians and attempted a third, futile attack into Canada. O'Neill then became a colonizer, urging Irish Americans to abandon cities in the East to settle on the fertile plains of the West. O'Neill City, Nebraska, is named in his honor. This first full-length biography covers the rise, fall and resurgence of a remarkable figure in American and Irish history." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Thomas FoxPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.322kg ISBN: 9780786497935ISBN 10: 0786497939 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 26 July 2019 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Foreword by Michael P. Ruddy Preface Introduction 1. Maimed from the Start 2. West Meets East 3. Days of Glory 4. Nashville and the Fenians 5. Ridgeway 6. Irish Hero, American Celebrity 7. The General Becomes a President 8. Vermont and Imprisonment 9. I Promise Until I Don’t 10. A Second Career 11. Nebraska 12. Death in Omaha 13. Legacy Epilogue Appendix A: 1876 O’Neill Manifesto Appendix B: Timeline Appendix C: The O’Neills/Macklins in New Jersey Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationThomas Fox is a retired librarian living in New Jersey. He often speaks on both Irish emigration and New Jersey history. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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