The book "Catalpa Expedition" by Zephaniah Walter Pease tells the fascinating story of one of the most famous escapes from prison by nationalists in Australia in 1876. The crew of the ship "Catalpa", under the leadership of Captain James Smith, find themselves in the center of a great adventure, helping the escape of protesters who were serving sentences for their participation in the Irish Rebellion. The author talks about the tension of the moment and the courage of the actions of each participant of this exciting operation. The book details the events and dramatic circumstances that accompanied the expedition, making it an incredible journey of desperate freedom fighters.