Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of Hms Bounty

Klappentext First published in 1831, this account of a notorious event in the history of the navy makes extensive use of letters, papers and the testimony of those involved. Sir John Barrow (1764-1848) was Second Secretary to the Admiralty, and so had unrivalled access to official documents. He begins with a chapter detailing the first visit to Tahiti by Captain Cook. The mutiny, Bligh's 4,000-mile voyage in an open boat, the capture and court martial of some of the mutineers and the fate of the remainder who settled on Pitcairn Island are described with clarity and even-handedness. Whilst acknowledging that Bligh was 'a man of coarse habits' with 'mistaken notions with regard to discipline', Barrow is unequivocal that the episode 'ought to operate as a warning ... to our brave seamen, not to be led astray ... either by order or persuasion of some hot-brained, thoughtless, or designing person'. Zusammenfassung First published in 1831! this account makes extensive use of letters! papers and testimony. The notorious mutiny! Bligh's voyage in an open boat! the capture and court martial of some of the mutineers and the fate of the remainder who settled on Pitcairn Island are described with clarity and even-handedness. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Otaheite; 2. The bread-fruit; 3. The mutiny; 4. The open-boat navigation; 5. The Pandora; 6. The court-martial; 7. The King's warrant; 8. The last of the mutineers.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: John Barrow, Barrow John
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 08.12.2011
• Categoria: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie
• EAN: 9781108031417
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03141-7
• Numero di pagine: 416
• Serie: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Naval and Military History
• Categorie: Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Military / General, military history, HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, maritime history, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, C 1700 To C 1800, Mutiny