Hiram Paulding

Broschiertes Buch

Journal of a cruise of the United States schooner Dolphin, among the islands of the Pacific Ocean And a visit to the Mulgrave Islands, in pursuit of the mutineers of the whaleship Globe

Beschreibung

"Journal of a cruise of the United States schooner Dolphin, among the islands of the Pacific Ocean: And a visit to the Mulgrave Islands, in pursuit of the mutineers of the whaleship Globe" by Hiram Paulding is a riveting maritime adventure chronicling a naval expedition in pursuit of mutineers amidst the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Led by Naval Officer Hiram Paulding, aboard the United States Schooner Dolphin, the journey takes readers on a gripping naval pursuit across the Pacific Islands. Paulding's meticulous journal entries provide insight into the nautical exploration and challenges faced during this high-stakes mission. Against the backdrop of naval history and the whaling industry, the narrative unfolds with suspense as the crew navigates through treacherous waters and encounters the mutineers of the Whaleship Globe in the remote Mulgrave Islands. The story delves into the complexities of maritime mutiny and the determination of the naval expedition to uphold order and justice on the high seas. With its blend of historical narrative and thrilling adventure, Hiram Paulding's journal offers a compelling glimpse into the daring exploits of naval officers amidst the vastness of the Pacific Ocean.

Autor

Hiram Paulding was a rear admiral in the United States Navy who served during the War of 1812 and during the Civil War. Paulding, John Paulding's son, was born in Cortlandt, New York. On September 1, 1811, he was appointed as a midshipman. During the War of 1812, he served on Lakes Ontario and Champlain, leading the second division from Ticonderoga at the Battle of Lake Champlain. Following the war, he served on Constellation off the Algerian coast, as well as Independence, the brig Prometheus, and the Macedonian. In the following years of the decade, he worked in Sea Gull on the West Indies station and in the United States on the Pacific Station. While serving in the United States, Paulding was picked to transport Commodore Hull's dispatches from Callao, Peru, to General Simon Bolivar's mountain headquarters in the Andes; Paulding's 1,500-mile horseback ride was later documented in his book, Bolivar in His War Camp. The next year, he volunteered to service on the Dolphin under John "Roaring Jack" Percival while that vessel hunted mutineers from the whaler Globe, before returning to the United States.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Unknown
• Seitenzahl: 126
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 150g
• ISBN-13: 9789362761798
• ISBN-10: 9362761793
• Artikelnr.: 70947550