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A Description Of Pitcairn’s Island And Its Inhabitants

A Description Of Pitcairn’s Island And Its Inhabitants

John Barrow

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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9781120115287
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''A Description of Pitcairn’s Island and its Inhabitants: With an Authentic Account of the Mutiny of the Ship Bounty'' is a historical book written by John Barrow in 1845. The book provides a detailed description of Pitcairn Island, which is located in the South Pacific Ocean. It also includes an authentic account of the mutiny of the ship Bounty, which took place in 1789.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the geography, climate, flora, and fauna of Pitcairn Island. It also provides an overview of the island’s history, including how it was discovered and settled by the mutineers of the Bounty. The second part of the book focuses on the mutiny itself, providing a detailed account of the events leading up to it, the mutiny itself, and its aftermath.Barrow’s book is based on firsthand accounts from people who lived on Pitcairn Island, as well as official documents and reports from the time. It provides a fascinating glimpse into life on a remote island in the South Pacific, as well as the dramatic events that took place on board the Bounty. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Pacific Island history, maritime history, or the history of exploration and colonization.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.

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