1897 THE CATALPA EXPEDITION by Z.W. PEASE antique WESTERN AUSTRALIA ILLUSTRATED

img{max-width:100%} THE CATALPA EXPEDITION by Z.W. PEASE New Bedford, Mass.: George S. Anthony; 1897 First edition Size 5 1/3 by 7 3/4" frontispiece portrait, a few b/w plates, vignette title page, original gilt decorated green cloth boards with gilt ship illustration, top edge gilt, others untrimmed 215 pages The account of the dramatic rescue by an American whaling captain of six Irish Fenian prisoners from the British penal colony of Western Australia, accomplished while most of the garrison of the colony was busy watching the Perth regatta. The captain of Catalpa, George Anthony, pursued by the British who fired a shot across his bow and demanded the 6 convicts, "...laughed and said, "If you fire on this vessel, you fire at that flag," pointing to the American flag ..." (North Otago Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1308, 22 June 1876). Also provides a background account of the Fenian organization. Excellent interior condition, some discoloration of binding. Text in English ========================== Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution