Publisher's Synopsis
Mutiny In The Bounty And Story Of The Pitcairn Islanders is a historical non-fiction book written by Alfred McFarland in 1884. The book tells the true story of the infamous mutiny that occurred on the British Royal Navy ship, HMS Bounty, in 1789. The mutiny was led by Fletcher Christian, who overthrew the ship's captain, William Bligh, and set him adrift in a small boat with a few loyal crew members.The book delves into the events leading up to the mutiny, the mutiny itself, and the aftermath. It also explores the lives of the mutineers and their descendants, who eventually settled on the remote island of Pitcairn in the South Pacific. McFarland provides a detailed account of the challenges the mutineers faced on the island, including conflicts and violence, and how they eventually formed a community and adapted to their new way of life.The book also sheds light on the British Navy's efforts to capture the mutineers and bring them to justice. It covers the various expeditions sent to find the mutineers and the eventual discovery of the Pitcairn Island settlement.Overall, Mutiny In The Bounty And Story Of The Pitcairn Islanders is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the British Navy, the story of the Bounty mutiny, and the lives of the Pitcairn Islanders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
