02280cam a22003253u 4500 61372 UtSlPG 20260610134420.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20017369 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Breslin, John (John Joseph), 1830?-1887 The Cruise of the Catalpa: A Poem Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-02-11 Produced by Paul Marshall, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "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.) Original publication data not identified Fenians -- Poetry Catalpa (Bark) -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61372 102198 102198