William Bligh was een officier van de Britse Royal Navy wiens carrière werd gekenmerkt door buitengewone gebeurtenissen. Hij is berucht om zijn commando tijdens de muiterij op de HMS Bounty, waarna hij en zijn loyale mannen een opmerkelijke reis ondernamen naar Timor nadat ze te kijk waren gezet. Later, als gouverneur van New South Wales, probeerde hij de corrupte rumhandel te hervormen, wat leidde tot de Rumopstand. Zijn leven weerspiegelt een dramatische kruising van zeevaartverkenning en koloniaal bestuur.
Captain William Bligh recorded the most famous mutiny in sea history when a group of his men forced him from his ship and cast him adrift into the sea. Sail with Captian Bligh, on the Bounty, and then follow his incredible quest for survival when cast adrift.
A trip across the Pacific turns into a life or death scenario when the crew of the HMS Bounty stages a revolt against their commander. The Bounty Mutiny tells the controversial story of the mutineers and the acting lieutenant who sparked a movement. Commanding Lieutenant William Bligh was instructed to use the HMS Bounty to transport breadfruit plants to the West Indies. He worked alongside skilled colleague Fletcher Christian, who was selected to be acting lieutenant. During their time at sea, the crew experienced many challenges with complaints of abuse and tyranny at the hands of Bligh. This eventually leads to a mutiny, in which Christian and the crew take control of the vessel. This harrowing tale is one of the most adapted events of all-time. Over the past century, it has been interpretated across multiple mediums including five feature films starring George Cross, Errol Flynn, Clark Gable, Marlon Brando and Anthony Hopkins. It's an enduring story that continues to fascinate and provoke the masses. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Bounty Mutiny is both modern and readable.