Project Gutenberg 2004-12-23 Public domain in the USA. 307 Barrow, John, Sir 1764 1848 Barrow, Sir John Barrow, J. (John), Sir The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty: Its Cause and Consequences Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eventful_History_of_the_Mutiny_and_Piratical_Seizure_of_HMS_Bounty Produced by Steven Gibbs and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty" by Sir John Barrow is a historical account written during the early 19th century. This work details the infamous mutiny aboard the British Royal Navy ship, the H.M.S. Bounty, which took place in the late 18th century. Through a narrative historical lens, the book explores the events leading to the mutiny, the subsequent actions of the mutineers, and the wider implications of these events for the Navy and the remnants of the crew left behind. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the backdrop of the Bounty's voyages, particularly the alluring island of Otaheite (Tahiti), known for its rich resources and the interactions between the ship's crew and the island's inhabitants. The account outlines the generous hospitality of the Otaheitans and the cultural contrasts that caught the crew's attention. Yet, the romantic allure of the island also serves as a contributing factor to the rising discontent among the crew, culminating in the plot of mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh. The opening establishes a foundation that heightens the tension leading to the historical upheaval, setting the stage for a captivating study of human ambition, rebellion, and the quest for freedom contrasted with the stark realities of naval discipline. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Bligh, William, 1754-1817 Bounty Mutiny, 1789 Christian, Fletcher, 1764-1793 Pitcairn Island DU Text Category: Adventure Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 675667 2025-10-06T09:42:47.550970 text/html 627279 2024-12-06T20:19:12 text/html 413590 2025-10-06T09:42:57.890899 application/epub+zip 424600 2025-10-06T09:42:51.604961 application/epub+zip 313679 2025-10-06T09:42:50.090985 application/epub+zip 780609 2025-10-06T09:43:02.626419 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 734592 2025-10-06T09:42:56.926918 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 437918 2022-09-07T16:22:21.600499 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 605620 2025-10-06T09:42:46.528970 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 585682 2024-10-28T21:29:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17925 2025-10-06T09:43:02.763383 application/rdf+xml 26561 2025-10-06T09:42:50.641943 image/jpeg 4798 2025-10-06T09:42:50.369947 image/jpeg 403897 2025-10-06T09:42:47.607006 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia