Product Description

Adventure and drama merge in this classic tale written by the main character of one of the most famous and controversial episodes in maritime history. Despite his adventurous career under Captain James Cook and Horatio Nelson, British Royal navy officer and colonial governor William Bligh (1754-1817) is now remembered for the events that took place on the HMS Bounty. Bligh's harsh treatment of his crew triggered their mutiny in 1789. The commander and 18 seamen were set adrift in an open boat and came ashore after sailing 3600 miles. Blight kept a diary over those long months, telling that continues to captivate readers even today.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #834914 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 432 pages

Customer Reviews

A real insight
This is a fascinating book for anyone interested in the mutiny on the ship The Bounty. I have read a few books on the subject now and it is interesting to be able to read Captain Bligh's actual account of the events as they happened. It does make for a gripping read.

There are other accounts featured from other crew memebers. I can't in all honesty say that is the best book I have read on the subject. That is Richard Hough's superb Captain Bligh and Mr Christian:The Men and the Mutiny. That book is truly top drawer but this account from the Captain is to be recommended.