Searching for San Patricio

A ramble in old New Spain
Searching for San Patricio journeys through southern and central United States, and Mexico, exploring lightly and with humour the history of Irish diaspora in the former Viceroyalty of New Spain. Features Puerto Rico, Spanish Florida, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona. Includes the American War of Independence and the Mexican-American War.
Searching for San Patricio relates Michael Lynch’s journey through modern-day south and central United States, and Mexico, as he explores the often-overlooked history of the Irish diaspora in territories that once made up the Viceroyalty of New Spain (1521-1821). From the same author as Bradt’s The Irish Continent, which related the history of the Irish in South America, the result is an entertaining, lightly written and often humorous blend of history and travel narrative.Encouraged to visit the southern Texan town of San Patricio de Hibernia (St Patrick of Ireland), esta