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Heroic conduct of the Highland Sentinel, from History of the Irish Rebellion in 1798; with Memoirs of the Union, and Emmetts Insurrection in 1803 by W. H. Maxwell. pub. in London 1854
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Heroic conduct of the Highland Sentinel, from History of the Irish Rebellion in 1798; with Memoirs of the Union, and Emmetts Insurrection in 1803 by W. H. Maxwell. pub. in London 1854
3929250 Heroic conduct of the Highland Sentinel, from History of the Irish Rebellion in 1798; with Memoirs of the Union, and Emmetts Insurrection in 1803 by W.H. Maxwell. pub. in London 1854 by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Heroic conduct of the Highland Sentinel. Illustration by George Cruikshank. An incident during the Battle of Castlebar, also known as the Castlebar Races, August 27, 1898, near Castlebar, County Mayo. United Irishmen and French troops marched to take Castlebar. French soldiers attempting to take the jailhouse were confronted by a lone Highlander who fought to the death, but not before killing five French soldiers. From History of the Irish Rebellion in 1798; with Memoirs of the Union, and Emmetts Insurrection in 1803 by W.H. Maxwell. Published in London 1854.)
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This print captures a moment of heroic conduct during the Battle of Castlebar in 1798, as depicted by renowned artist George Cruikshank. The scene depicts an incident known as the "Heroic conduct of the Highland Sentinel" where a lone Highlander valiantly fought against French troops attempting to take the jailhouse. Despite being outnumbered, this brave sentinel fought to his last breath, taking down five enemy soldiers before succumbing. The Battle of Castlebar, also referred to as the Castlebar Races due to its swift and unexpected outcome, took place on August 27th near Castlebar in County Mayo. It was part of the Irish Rebellion in 1798 and saw United Irishmen join forces with French troops in an attempt to seize control of Castlebar. Cruikshank's illustration vividly portrays the intensity and courage displayed by this Highland Sentinel amidst chaos and conflict. His artwork serves as a testament to the unwavering spirit and determination exhibited by individuals fighting for their cause. Published in London in 1854 within W. H. Maxwell's comprehensive account titled "History of the Irish Rebellion in 1798; with Memoirs of Union, and Emmetts Insurrection in 1803" this print stands as both a historical record and a work of art that commemorates an extraordinary act of bravery during a tumultuous period. © Ken Welsh's Fine Art Finder offers us access to appreciate this remarkable piece without any commercial use intentions or affiliations mentioned here.
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