Slim Siringo - 'A Brimful of Nettle'
- 154 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The phrase "A Brimful of Nettle" captures the essence of being overwhelmed by a situation that drags on, leading to frustration and anger. The Siringo family is grappling with the loss of their patriarch, Richard, who died from a heart attack, while simultaneously dealing with the ongoing troubles caused by Devlin Wade. Meanwhile, Irishmen Flynn McDonagh, Seamus O'Neil, and Casey O'Connor, members of the Fenians, are engaged in a desperate struggle against British rule. They are acquiring weapons and seeking assistance from Clancy Burrows in the U.S. to aid their cause. However, they face a dire threat from Brass Tacks, a notorious gun runner demanding the return of the weapons they purchased. The stakes are high as these guns could fetch a fortune amid the potential for civil war. As the Irishmen attempt to transport the arms to Matagorda for shipment to Ireland, 1st Lieutenant Jamie Carlson finds himself in a precarious situation after a Comanche ambush near Lake Texoma decimates his company. Left to lead a group of wounded soldiers to Whitesboro for medical aid, Jamie's plight is compounded by Colonel Mackenzie’s involvement. The narrative unfolds with unexpected twists that heighten both excitement and entertainment.