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The Voyage of the Catalpa: A Perilous Journey and Six Irish Rebels' Escape to Freedom,Used
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The whaling ship Catalpa set out from New Bedford, Massachusetts, on the morning of April 29, 1875, to undertake a daring yearlong mission of international rescue. American captain George Anthony risked his career as a whalerand his lifeto rescue a group of BritishsoldiersturnedIrishrebels known as The Fremantle Six from their prison in Australia. With the help of the prison chaplain, the six men escaped to the coast where Anthony was waiting with a small whaleboat that would take them to the Catalpa. The resistance they overcame, both from armed British vessels and a furious sea storm, made their escape the stuff of legend. In what Britain considered a near act of war, the Catalpa outran the Royal Navy and deposited its politically dangerous cargo in New York Harbor in August 1876. Fastpaced, compelling, and meticulously researched, this saga of American, Irish, British, and Australian history is the first full telling of the Catalpas voyage. The expedition was embraced by Irish and IrishAmericans as the very symbol of defiance against Great Britain and would loom large in the revolutionary rhetoric of Michael Collins. Though Captain Anthony would never again sail into international waters for fear of arrest by the British government, his rescue voyage, made mostly without the use of a functioning chronometer, is one of the greatest feats of seamanship in nautical annals and one of the most daring deeds performed by an American in the name of Irish independence. Included are eight pages of blackandwhite photographs.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Voyage of the Catalpa'? A: The main theme of 'The Voyage of the Catalpa' revolves around the daring rescue mission of six Irish rebels from Australia, highlighting themes of defiance against oppression and the pursuit of freedom.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Voyage of the Catalpa'? A: The author of 'The Voyage of the Catalpa' is Peter F. Stevens.
- Q: When was 'The Voyage of the Catalpa' published? A: 'The Voyage of the Catalpa' was published on January 30, 2002.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Voyage of the Catalpa'? A: 'The Voyage of the Catalpa' contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Voyage of the Catalpa' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What type of historical events does 'The Voyage of the Catalpa' cover? A: 'The Voyage of the Catalpa' covers significant historical events involving American, Irish, British, and Australian history, specifically focusing on the rescue mission of the Fremantle Six.
- Q: Are there any photographs included in the book? A: Yes, 'The Voyage of the Catalpa' includes eight pages of black-and-white photographs.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in very good condition.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in Irish history, maritime adventures, or historical accounts of defiance against colonial powers would greatly benefit from this book.