The Immortal Irishman: The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero is a 2016 non-fiction book by American author Timothy Egan. The books details the life and times of Thomas Francis Meagher, from his rise as a public speaker during the Great Hunger, his time in Tasmania, his leadership of the Irish Brigade during the American Civil War, and his final adventure to Montana. The book received a positive review in the Boston Globe while it was criticized in a review in the Washington Post. References External links Presentation by Egan on The Immortal Irishman, March 13, 2016 2016 non-fiction books American biographies History books about Australia History books about Ireland Houghton Mifflin books