The Eventful History Of The Mutiny And Piratical Seizure Of Hms Bounty: Its Causes And Consequences
The Eventful History Of The Mutiny And Piratical Seizure Of Hms Bounty: Its Causes And Consequences
Author: Sir John Barrow
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No slipcase.
This gripping historical account chronicles the infamous 1789 mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty, detailing the tensions that escalated between Captain William Bligh and his crew. Sir John Barrow's authoritative narrative illustrates the dramatic events of the seizure and the subsequent perilous voyages of both the loyalists and the mutineers. The text presents a meticulous reconstruction of the maritime rebellion, offering insights into the harsh realities of naval life in the late 18th century. It uncovers the motivations behind the crew's desperate act and the far-reaching consequences that followed.
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Author: Sir John Barrow
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No slipcase.
This gripping historical account chronicles the infamous 1789 mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty, detailing the tensions that escalated between Captain William Bligh and his crew. Sir John Barrow's authoritative narrative illustrates the dramatic events of the seizure and the subsequent perilous voyages of both the loyalists and the mutineers. The text presents a meticulous reconstruction of the maritime rebellion, offering insights into the harsh realities of naval life in the late 18th century. It uncovers the motivations behind the crew's desperate act and the far-reaching consequences that followed.
