ISBN: 9781921064609
Blackgum Item Code: FA01
Title: Catalpa Escape
Author: Joy & Mike Leroy
Imprint: Fremantle Arts Press
RRP: $14.95
More information:
WA author and illustrator. The Catalpa was a whaling barque which was bought by American sympathisers in order to free six Fenian convicts from Fremantle in 1876. Fenians were Irish political prisoners who had been among the last convicts transported to WA. The exciting chase and escape is told in this picture book with wonderful illustrations by Marion Duke. Highly recommended.