Mutiny of the Bounty and story of Pitcairn Island, 1790-1894 by Young
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"Mutiny of the Bounty and Story of Pitcairn Island, 1790-1894" by Rosalind Amelia Young is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the events following the infamous mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty, focusing on the experiences of the mutineers after they settled on the isolated Pitcairn Island. The narrative not only recounts the mutiny itself but also delves into the struggles, tribulations, and developments of the Pitcairn
community from 1790 to 1894. The opening of the book sets the stage by outlining the background to the mutiny and the immediate aftermath as the mutineers, led by Fletcher Christian, take control of the Bounty. Young provides insight into the crew's grievances against Captain Bligh, which ultimately led to the revolt. Following the mutiny, the narrative transitions to the settlement of Pitcairn Island, detailing the challenges the mutineers faced in creating a new life and the initial peace they experienced. However, it hints at the underlying tensions and conflicts that arose as the community evolved, foreshadowing the darker events that would unfold during their isolation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Young, Rosalind Amelia, 1853-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mutiny of the Bounty and story of Pitcairn Island, 1790-1894 |
| Original Publication | United States: Pacific Press Publishing Assn.,1894. |
| Credits | Fay Dunn, Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Bounty Mutiny, 1789 |
| Subject | Pitcairn Island |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69363 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69363-7 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 862 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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