Publisher's Synopsis
""Narrative of the Mutiny of the Bounty on a Voyage to the South Seas"" is a historical account written by William Bligh, the captain of the HMS Bounty, who was involved in one of the most famous mutinies in history. In 1787, the Bounty set sail from England for Tahiti in the South Pacific to collect breadfruit plants for transplantation in the Caribbean. However, after months at sea, the crew mutinied led by Fletcher Christian, and Bligh and 18 loyal crew members were set adrift in a small boat. The book describes the events leading up to the mutiny, the mutiny itself, and the aftermath, including Bligh's incredible survival and eventual return to England. Bligh's detailed account provides insight into the personalities and motivations of the crew members and the harsh conditions they faced on their voyage. This book is a fascinating and gripping tale of adventure, betrayal, and survival on the high seas.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.
