The Cruise of the Catalpa: A Poem by John Breslin
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"The Cruise of the Catalpa: A Poem by John Breslin" is a historical poem written in the late 19th century. It tells the true story of the daring rescue of Fenian prisoners from Fremantle, Australia, highlighting themes of freedom, loyalty, and national identity. Breslin, who is noted as the chief of the rescuers, captures the excitement and peril of this audacious mission in a narrative that intertwines his own Irish heritage with
the broader struggle against British oppression. The poem chronicles the journey of the ship "Catalpa" and its crew as they set out to liberate Irish political prisoners. Breslin vividly describes the escape of the prisoners from their captors, the tense pursuit by the authorities, and the camaraderie of the sailors aboard the "Catalpa". Through lively verses, the poem conveys the hope and determination of those involved in the rescue, celebrating their triumph over adversity as they navigate towards freedom. The narrative not only celebrates the bravery of the characters but also serves as a poignant reflection on national pride and the quest for liberty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Breslin, John (John Joseph), 1830?-1887 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 20017369 |
| Title | The Cruise of the Catalpa: A Poem |
| Credits |
Produced by Paul Marshall, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fenians -- Poetry |
| Subject | Catalpa (Bark) -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61372 |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 297 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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