Historical information
This book published in 1970 details the events surrounding the visit of the American gunship, the Shenandoah, to Melbourne in 1863. There has long been a myth that the Churchill Island cannon originated from this ship, although this is not true. Regardless, the previous owner of Churchill Island, Samuel Amess, entertained the crew of the Shenandoah while it was docked.
Significance
This book was collected in order to provide context for the story which - at the time of its acquisition - was believed to be true.
Physical description
Blue plastic covered dust jacket. 200pp. 8 black and white illustrations.
Inscriptions & markings
Diane Tillen (?) 1973
