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The Mutineers of the Bounty: And Their Descendants in Pitcairn and Norfolk Islands is a historical book written by Diana Jolliffe Belcher in 1871. The book tells the story of the infamous mutiny that took place on the HMS Bounty in 1789, where a group of sailors led by Fletcher Christian overthrew their captain, William Bligh. The mutineers then sailed to the remote Pitcairn Island, where they established a new community.Belcher's book provides a detailed account of the mutiny, including the events leading up to it and its aftermath. She also delves into the lives of the mutineers and their…mehr

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The Mutineers of the Bounty: And Their Descendants in Pitcairn and Norfolk Islands is a historical book written by Diana Jolliffe Belcher in 1871. The book tells the story of the infamous mutiny that took place on the HMS Bounty in 1789, where a group of sailors led by Fletcher Christian overthrew their captain, William Bligh. The mutineers then sailed to the remote Pitcairn Island, where they established a new community.Belcher's book provides a detailed account of the mutiny, including the events leading up to it and its aftermath. She also delves into the lives of the mutineers and their descendants, who continued to live on Pitcairn Island and later migrated to Norfolk Island. The book offers insights into the social and cultural practices of these isolated island communities, including their language, religion, and traditions.Belcher's work is based on extensive research and includes original documents, letters, and first-hand accounts. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Navy, the mutiny on the Bounty, and the unique cultures that developed on the remote islands of Pitcairn and Norfolk.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.