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Title
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Life of Capt. Joseph Fry, the Cuban martyr: being a faithful record of his remarkable career from childhood to the time of his heroic death at the hands of Spanish executioners.
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Creator
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Walker, Jeanie Mort, PALMM (Project)
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Abstract / Description
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Intended as a memorial to Captain Joseph Fry (born Tampa Bay, Fl., June 14,1826), this volume begins with his biography, tracing his life and career during and after the American Civil War. It then details the confiscation of Fry's ship, the Virginius, in 1873, for running arms to Cuba during its insurrection against Spain, an event which brought about Captain Fry's subsequent execution. The narrative continues with an account of the U.S. reaction to Spain's seizure of the ship, and its...
Show moreIntended as a memorial to Captain Joseph Fry (born Tampa Bay, Fl., June 14,1826), this volume begins with his biography, tracing his life and career during and after the American Civil War. It then details the confiscation of Fry's ship, the Virginius, in 1873, for running arms to Cuba during its insurrection against Spain, an event which brought about Captain Fry's subsequent execution. The narrative continues with an account of the U.S. reaction to Spain's seizure of the ship, and its eventual return to the United States. Includes the text of letters and articles written during the events, as well as those written in tribute to Captain Fry after his death.
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Date Issued
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1875
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Identifier
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AAA3371QF00012/20/200108/04/200516166BfamIa D0QF, FHP P CF 2001-12-20, FCLA url 20020724xOCLC, 51048687, CF00001583, 2565464, ucf:10761
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Format
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E-book
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dl/CF00001583.jpg
