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Charles B. Nordhoff

    1 februari 1887 – 10 april 1947

    Charles Bernard Nordhoff was een in Engeland geboren Amerikaanse romanschrijver en reiziger. Hij verwierf literaire bekendheid in de 20e eeuw, met name door zijn roman 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. Zijn werk biedt avontuurlijke verhalen, verrijkt door zijn ervaringen als reiziger.

    Charles B. Nordhoff
    The Communistic Societies of the United States; From Personal Visit and Observation
    Botany Bay
    Millennial Hospitality II
    Mutiny on the Bounty
    Men Against the Sea
    De muiterij op de Bounty
    • Men Against the Sea

      • 276bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen

      The narrative follows Captain Bligh and 19 loyal crew members as they face the harrowing challenge of survival after being set adrift in a 23-foot launch. Their remarkable 3,600-mile journey across the ocean highlights extraordinary bravery and resilience, marking it as one of the most significant adventures in maritime history.

      Men Against the Sea
      4,2
    • Sail the seas in good weather and bad on the H.M.S. BountyFlounder in a hurricane as you try to round Cape Horn. Sail to the South Seas the long way, around the Cape of Good Hope and through the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the idyllic island life and decide for yourself if the men on the Bounty should have mutinied against Captain Bligh. Find out what happens when the Captain and his men are put off the Bounty in a small rowboat with little food or water. Do they make it? Mutiny on the Bounty details a mutiny that occurred aboard the British Royal Navy ship HMS Bounty on 28 April 1789, and has been commemorated by several books, films, and popular songs, many of which take considerable liberties with the facts. The mutiny was led by Fletcher Christian against the commanding officer, William Bligh. According to most accounts, the sailors were attracted to the idyllic life on the Pacific island of Tahiti and repelled by the harsh treatment from their captain. Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale will capture children's interest and spark their imagination inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading.Optimized for Kindle devices and featuring Panel Zoom facility.

      Mutiny on the Bounty
      3,5
    • Millennial Hospitality II

      The World We Knew

      • 392bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Millennial Hospitality II is an etiquette book for the 21 Century. It suggests how we might interact with aliens and answers many questions the readers had after reading Millennial Hospitality.

      Millennial Hospitality II
      3,8
    • Stories of the Island World

      • 320bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      The book is a reprint of a classic work originally published in 1857, showcasing its enduring significance in literature. It offers readers a glimpse into the themes, style, and historical context of the time, reflecting the author's unique perspective and narrative techniques. This edition allows a new audience to appreciate the text's original language and ideas, preserving its legacy for future generations.

      Stories of the Island World