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The traveler who arrives in Trujillo, the beautiful Caribbean bay, and inquires about William Walker will hear a simple reply: "Ah, the gringo buried in the old cemetery." It was there, in the first capital of Honduras, that the most famous filibuster in history met his end before a firing squad on September 12, 1860, facing death with remarkable composure. Ever since, his memory has remained inseparably tied to Trujillo and to key figures of Honduran history, including presidents José Trinidad Cabañas and José Santos Guardiola-whose own assassination years later fueled speculation of vengeance linked to Walker's legacy.
First published in England in 1891, James Jeffrey Roche's work offers a compelling portrait of this enigmatic figure: a man who was at once lawyer, physician, journalist, and politician, yet chose the perilous path of a filibuster. The volume also includes The Life of Colonel David Crockett, adding a broader dimension to this exploration of frontier ambition and historical myth. Along the way, the narrative evokes the presence of General Francisco Morazán, Central America's greatest hero. Was William Walker a madman, a mercenary, or an agent of imperial ambition? Or was he, perhaps, a man driven by vision? This book invites readers to explore the life, contradictions, and enduring mysteries of one of history's most controversial adventurers.
JAMES JEFFREY ROCHE (May 31, 1847 - April 3, 1908) was an Irish-born American journalist, editor, and author. He was born in Mountmellick, County Laois, Ireland, and later emigrated to the United States, where he became a prominent literary and political voice. Roche served as editor of The Pilot, a leading Irish-American newspaper in Boston.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The traveler who arrives in Trujillo, the beautiful Caribbean bay, and inquires about William Walker will hear a simple reply: "Ah, the gringo buried in the old cemetery." It was there, in the first capital of Honduras, that the most famous filibuster in history met his end before a firing squad on September 12, 1860, facing death with remarkable composure. Ever since, his memory has remained inseparably tied to Trujillo and to key figures of Honduran history, including presidents Jose Trinidad Cabanas and Jose Santos Guardiola-whose own assassination years later fueled speculation of vengeance linked to Walker's legacy. First published in England in 1891, James Jeffrey Roche's work offers a compelling portrait of this enigmatic figure: a man who was at once lawyer, physician, journalist, and politician, yet chose the perilous path of a filibuster. The volume also includes The Life of Colonel David Crockett, adding a broader dimension to this exploration of frontier ambition and historical myth. Along the way, the narrative evokes the presence of General Francisco Morazan, Central America's greatest hero. Was William Walker a madman, a mercenary, or an agent of imperial ambition? Or was he, perhaps, a man driven by vision? This book invites readers to explore the life, contradictions, and enduring mysteries of one of history's most controversial adventurers. JAMES JEFFREY ROCHE (May 31, 1847 - April 3, 1908) was an Irish-born American journalist, editor, and author. He was born in Mountmellick, County Laois, Ireland, and later emigrated to the United States, where he became a prominent literary and political voice. Roche served as editor of The Pilot, a leading Irish-American newspaper in Boston. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798892676069
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The traveler who arrives in Trujillo, the beautiful Caribbean bay, and inquires about William Walker will hear a simple reply: "Ah, the gringo buried in the old cemetery." It was there, in the first capital of Honduras, that the most famous filibuster in history met his end before a firing squad on September 12, 1860, facing death with remarkable composure. Ever since, his memory has remained inseparably tied to Trujillo and to key figures of Honduran history, including presidents Jose Trinidad Cabanas and Jose Santos Guardiola-whose own assassination years later fueled speculation of vengeance linked to Walker's legacy. First published in England in 1891, James Jeffrey Roche's work offers a compelling portrait of this enigmatic figure: a man who was at once lawyer, physician, journalist, and politician, yet chose the perilous path of a filibuster. The volume also includes The Life of Colonel David Crockett, adding a broader dimension to this exploration of frontier ambition and historical myth. Along the way, the narrative evokes the presence of General Francisco Morazan, Central America's greatest hero. Was William Walker a madman, a mercenary, or an agent of imperial ambition? Or was he, perhaps, a man driven by vision? This book invites readers to explore the life, contradictions, and enduring mysteries of one of history's most controversial adventurers. JAMES JEFFREY ROCHE (May 31, 1847 - April 3, 1908) was an Irish-born American journalist, editor, and author. He was born in Mountmellick, County Laois, Ireland, and later emigrated to the United States, where he became a prominent literary and political voice. Roche served as editor of The Pilot, a leading Irish-American newspaper in Boston. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798892676069
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