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Set against the backdrop of early Texas, the narrative follows two young men who join the ill-fated Mier Expedition, initially seeking glory but quickly facing the harsh reality of survival. Captured during a raid and subjected to the brutal diezmo—where one in ten is randomly executed—they endure unimaginable hardships in a notorious Mexican prison. As they navigate the treacherous political landscape, their desperate quest for freedom culminates in a final, daring escape attempt, highlighting the absurdity and tragedy of their military adventure.
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The Diezmo, Rick Bass
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- The Diezmo
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rick Bass
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9780618710508
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early Texas, the narrative follows two young men who join the ill-fated Mier Expedition, initially seeking glory but quickly facing the harsh reality of survival. Captured during a raid and subjected to the brutal diezmo—where one in ten is randomly executed—they endure unimaginable hardships in a notorious Mexican prison. As they navigate the treacherous political landscape, their desperate quest for freedom culminates in a final, daring escape attempt, highlighting the absurdity and tragedy of their military adventure.