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The Galtee Boy: A Fenian Prison Narrative
John Sarsfiel Casey
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Description for The Galtee Boy: A Fenian Prison Narrative
Paperback. Editor(s): Maume, Mairead; Maume, Patrick; Casey, Mary. Series: Classics of Irish History. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; JKVP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 121 x 188 x 19. Weight in Grams: 240.
This very vivid memoir describes the prison experiences of a Cork Fenian activist, John Sarsfield Casey. 'The Galtee Boy' was a name used by Casey when he sent letters for publication to newspapers, one of which was used against him at his trial in 1865. His memoir was written after he had returned from deportation and describes the period from his arrest in 1865, his trial in Cork and conditions in Mountjoy, Millbank, Pentonville and Portland prisons. His memoir is the most extensive surviving account from the Fenian side of the experiences of those prisoners detained in Cork. Biographies of ... Read more
This very vivid memoir describes the prison experiences of a Cork Fenian activist, John Sarsfield Casey. 'The Galtee Boy' was a name used by Casey when he sent letters for publication to newspapers, one of which was used against him at his trial in 1865. His memoir was written after he had returned from deportation and describes the period from his arrest in 1865, his trial in Cork and conditions in Mountjoy, Millbank, Pentonville and Portland prisons. His memoir is the most extensive surviving account from the Fenian side of the experiences of those prisoners detained in Cork. Biographies of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University College Dublin Press
Condition
New
Series
Classics of Irish History
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9781904558224
SKU
V9781904558224
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About John Sarsfiel Casey
John Sarsfield Casey (1846-96) was born in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, and became involved in the Irish Republican Brotherhood while still at school. He was deported to Australia in 1867. After release on ticket-of-leave, he returned to Ireland in 1869, became active in nationalist politics and the Land League and was elected coroner for East Limerick in 1878. His name crops ... Read more
Reviews for The Galtee Boy: A Fenian Prison Narrative
"He has a marvellous colloquial turn of phrase and a sense of humour, desperately needed as he faces prison in Cork, Mountjoy and Pentonville ... With biographical notes on key figures of the era. Very valuable." Books Ireland Feb 2005 "This is not a diary, Casey is writing from recollection. The descriptions nevertheless of prison life are ... Read more