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Title: A narrative of the mutiny, on board His Majesty's ship Bounty : and the subsequent voyage of part of the crew, in the ship's boat

Note: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif, V. L. Simpson and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net. (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Posner Memorial Collection
(http: //posnet.library.cmu.edu/Posner/)).

Summary: "A Narrative of the Mutiny, on Board His Majesty's Ship Bounty; and the Subsequent Voyage of Part of the Crew, in the Ship's Boat" by Lieutenant William Bligh is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This narrative recounts the events surrounding the infamous mutiny that took place aboard the HMS Bounty as well as the perilous journey faced by the officers and crew members who were cast adrift. The story primarily focuses on Captain Bligh's own experiences as he navigates the aftermath of the mutiny, battling both natural elements and the challenges of survival at sea. The opening of this narrative establishes the context of the voyage, detailing Bligh's original mission to transport breadfruit plants from the South Seas to the West Indies, which serves as the backdrop for the subsequent mutiny. Key characters are introduced, notably Fletcher Christian, the master’s mate who leads the revolt against Bligh. The text vividly describes the violent takeover, with Bligh being seized and threatened, and outlines the chaotic transition as he is cast adrift with several loyal crew members. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for the harrowing exploration of survival, showcasing Bligh’s leadership and determination to reach safety amidst overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bligh, William, 1754-1817

EBook No.: 20337

Published: Jan 11, 2007

Downloads: 164

Language: English

Subject: Bounty (Ship)

Subject: Bligh, William, 1754-1817

Subject: Bounty Mutiny, 1789

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A narrative of the mutiny, on board His Majesty's ship Bounty : and the subsequent voyage of part of the crew, in the ship's boat

Note: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif, V. L. Simpson and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net. (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Posner Memorial Collection
(http: //posnet.library.cmu.edu/Posner/)).

Summary: "A Narrative of the Mutiny, on Board His Majesty's Ship Bounty; and the Subsequent Voyage of Part of the Crew, in the Ship's Boat" by Lieutenant William Bligh is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This narrative recounts the events surrounding the infamous mutiny that took place aboard the HMS Bounty as well as the perilous journey faced by the officers and crew members who were cast adrift. The story primarily focuses on Captain Bligh's own experiences as he navigates the aftermath of the mutiny, battling both natural elements and the challenges of survival at sea. The opening of this narrative establishes the context of the voyage, detailing Bligh's original mission to transport breadfruit plants from the South Seas to the West Indies, which serves as the backdrop for the subsequent mutiny. Key characters are introduced, notably Fletcher Christian, the master’s mate who leads the revolt against Bligh. The text vividly describes the violent takeover, with Bligh being seized and threatened, and outlines the chaotic transition as he is cast adrift with several loyal crew members. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for the harrowing exploration of survival, showcasing Bligh’s leadership and determination to reach safety amidst overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bligh, William, 1754-1817

EBook No.: 20337

Published: Jan 11, 2007

Downloads: 164

Language: English

Subject: Bounty (Ship)

Subject: Bligh, William, 1754-1817

Subject: Bounty Mutiny, 1789

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.