Bligh

Bligh
Author: Anne Salmond
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Total Pages: 714
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1742287816

In Bligh, the story of the most notorious of all Pacific explorers is told through a new lens as a significant episode in the history of the world, not simply of the West. Award-winning anthropologist Anne Salmond recounts the triumphs and disasters of William Bligh's life and career in a riveting narrative that for the first time portrays the Pacific islanders as key players. From 1777, Salmond charts Bligh's three Pacific voyages – with Captain James Cook in the Resolution, on board the Bounty, and as commander of the Providence. Salmond offers new insights into the mutiny aboard the Bounty – and on Bligh's extraordinary 3000-mile journey across the Pacific in a small boat – through new revelations from unguarded letters between him and his wife Betsy. We learn of their passionate relationship, and her unstinting loyalty throughout the trials of his turbulent career and his fight to clear his name. This beautifully told story reveals Bligh as an important ethnographer, adding to the paradoxical legacy of the famed seaman. For the first time, we hear how Bligh and his men were changed by their experiences in the South Seas, and how in turn they changed that island world forever. 'Remarkable . . . The mutiny has inspired some marvellous books, of which this is possibly the finest.' --Jim Eagles, New Zealand Herald

Captain Bligh's Second Voyage to the South Sea (Classic Reprint)

Captain Bligh's Second Voyage to the South Sea (Classic Reprint)
Author: William Bligh
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2017-07-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9780282425678

Excerpt from Captain Bligh's Second Voyage to the South Sea William Bligh joined the Royal Navy at an early age. He was only twenty-three when he set sail with Cook on June I sth, 1776, on his third and last voyage. Return ing home after an absence of four years, Bligh became a Lieutenant, and carried out some important surveys for the Admiralty. He fought in the battle off the Dogger Bank in 1 781 and again under Lord Howe in the follow ing year at Gibraltar. In 1787 he proceeded in the Bounty to Tahiti in order to collect the breadfruit. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Mutiny and Romance in the South Seas

Mutiny and Romance in the South Seas
Author: Sven Wahlroos
Publisher: Dissertation.com
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-02
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780595138074

Who has not heard of the mutiny on the Bounty? For two hundred years this event has fired the imagination of millions of people, countless books have been written on it, and five motion pictures—so far—dramitized it on the screen. This book is unique in the literature on the mutiny and is the first companion volume to the story. The first part, the Bounty Chronicle, gives a panoramic, yet detailed, month-by-month account of the events, starting before the Bounty’s departure and ending with Fletcher Christian’s death on Pitcairn Island. It even chronicles Captain Bligh’s second breadfruit expedition of which so many people are unaware. The second part of the book, the Bounty Encyclopedia, is full of all the exciting and fascinating details surrounding this great story.

The American Historical Review

The American Historical Review
Author: John Franklin Jameson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 934
Release: 1921
Genre: History
ISBN:

American Historical Review is the oldest scholarly journal of history in the United States and the largest in the world. Published by the American Historical Association, it covers all areas of historical research.

Early Tahiti As the Explorers Saw It, 1767–1797

Early Tahiti As the Explorers Saw It, 1767–1797
Author: Edwin N. Ferdon
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2016-10-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 0816534772

For thirty years before the coming of the European missionaries, European explorers were able to observe Tahitian society as it had existed for centuries. Now Edwin Ferdon, Polynesian archaeologist and veteran of Thor Heyerdah's expedition to Easter Island, has interwoven their records to show us in fascinating detail what that society was like.

Navigating by the Southern Cross

Navigating by the Southern Cross
Author: Kenneth Morgan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2021-01-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 1350154784

In this comprehensive study, Kenneth Morgan provides an authoritative account of European exploration and discovery in Australia. The book presents a detailed chronological overview of European interests in the Australian continent, from initial speculations about the 'Great Southern Land' to the major hydrographic expeditions of the 19th century. In particular, he analyses the early crossings of the Dutch in the 17th century, the exploits of English 'buccaneer adventurer' William Dampier, the famous voyages of James Cook and Matthew Flinders, and the little-known French annexation of Australia in 1772. Introducing new findings and drawing on the latest in historiographical research, this book situates developments in navigation, nautical astronomy and cartography within the broader contexts of imperial, colonial, and maritime history.

James Norman Hall - Ultimate Collection

James Norman Hall - Ultimate Collection
Author: James Norman Hall
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 2168
Release: 2023-12-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

James Norman Hall's Ultimate Collection is a comprehensive compilation of his works, showcasing his exceptional literary style and storytelling abilities. The collection includes a wide range of genres, from adventure novels to non-fiction travel narratives, all written with a vivid and engaging prose. Hall's writing is characterized by its descriptive imagery and attention to detail, transporting readers to exotic locations and immersing them in captivating narratives. His ability to capture the beauty and complexity of human experiences sets his work apart in the literary world. Hall's Ultimate Collection is a testament to his versatility as a writer and his enduring impact on the literary landscape. From the gripping tales of his adventure novels to the insightful observations in his travel writings, this collection offers something for every reader to enjoy. Whether you are a fan of classic literature or simply appreciate masterful storytelling, James Norman Hall's Ultimate Collection is a must-read for anyone looking to explore the depths of human imagination through the written word.