New York: Dutton, (1960.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Novel of the Irish in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848, a presentation copy INSCRIBED by the author to television producer George LeMaire "with all good wishes and in appreciation of your unfailing courtesy." For many years the US government the existence of this group of immigrants, many Irish, who fought on the side of Mexico - to the US they were deserters; to the Mexicans they are still remembered as heroes, In 1847, fifty members were hanged in three separate locations - collectively, this was the largest mass execution in United States history. 310 pp.