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The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H. M. S. Bounty: Its Causes and Consequences
The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H M S Bounty Its Causes and Consequences Author:John Barrow "The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty: Its Cause and Consequences" (1831) by Sir John Barrow is considered the classic account of the mutiny on the Bounty. It includes a description of the island of Tahiti, and a narrative of events from the embarkation of the Bounty in 1787 through to the trial of some of th... more »e mutineers in 1792 and the survival of others on Pitcairn Island. The story is told through the medium of the original documents in the case, which Barrow critically evaluates. Much of this book is quoted from Captain William Bligh, so the rendition of events reflects the viewpoint of the captain. The author, Sir John Barrow, (1764-1848) was an English statesman.« less