Mutiny In The 'bounty' And Story Of The Pitcairn Islanders

Mutiny In The 'bounty' And Story Of The Pitcairn Islanders

Alfred McFarland

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
Materia
Vacaciones de aventura
ISBN:
9781271696819
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Alfred McFarland’s 'Mutiny In The ’Bounty’ And Story Of The Pitcairn Islanders' recounts one of history’s most famous naval mutinies and the subsequent fate of the mutineers. The book details the events leading up to the mutiny on the HMS Bounty in 1789, led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh. Following the mutiny, the narrative shifts to the mutineers’ journey to Pitcairn Island, their establishment of a settlement, and the challenges they faced in their isolated new home. The book explores themes of survival, conflict, and the establishment of a unique society far removed from European influence. McFarland provides insight into the lives of the mutineers and the native Polynesians who accompanied them, offering a detailed account of the early history of Pitcairn Island.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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