The Mutineers Of The Bounty (Hardcover)

The Mutineers of the Bounty: And Their Descendants in Pitcairn and Norfolk Islands (1871) is a historical non-fiction book written by Diana Jolliffe Belcher. The book tells the story of the infamous mutiny that occurred on the HMS Bounty in 1789, where a group of sailors led by Fletcher Christian rebelled against their captain, William Bligh. The mutineers, along with some Tahitian men and women, settled on Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific, where they established a new community.Belcher's book provides a detailed account of the mutiny, the settlement on Pitcairn Island, and the lives of the mutineers and their descendants. The author draws on a range of sources, including official records, journals, and interviews with descendants of the mutineers. The book also covers the later migration of some of the Pitcairn Islanders to Norfolk Island, where they established a new settlement.Throughout the book, Belcher explores the social and cultural dynamics of the Pitcairn and Norfolk Island communities, including their religious beliefs, customs, and traditions. She also examines the impact of outside influences, such as the arrival of missionaries and the establishment of British colonial rule.Overall, The Mutineers of the Bounty: And Their Descendants in Pitcairn and Norfolk Islands (1871) is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most famous events in maritime history and its enduring legacy.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.