The eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty (eBook)

Its Cause and Consequences

Sir John Barrow (Autor)

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2022
246 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654732034-0 (EAN)

Infos

Sir John Barrow's book, 'The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty', is a gripping account of the infamous mutiny that took place on the British Navy ship, H.M.S. Bounty. Barrow's writing style is characterized by its detailed and factual approach, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the events that transpired during the mutiny and the subsequent piratical seizure of the ship. The book immerses readers in the historical context of the British Navy in the late 18th century, shedding light on the harsh conditions and tensions that led to the mutiny. Barrow's narrative is both engaging and informative, making it a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. Sir John Barrow's expertise as a British naval administrator and historian gives him unique insight into the events surrounding the mutiny on H.M.S. Bounty. His meticulous research and firsthand knowledge of naval operations lend credibility to the narrative, offering readers a comprehensive account of this tragic event in maritime history. 'The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty' is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, adventure stories, or the complexities of human behavior under extreme circumstances.

Autor

Sir John Barrow, 1st Baronet, FRS, FRGS (1764-1848) was a distinguished English statesman and author, most noted for his contributions to the fields of geography, exploration, and maritime history. Born in the village of Dragley Beck in the county of Lancashire, Barrow enjoyed a modest upbringing before embarking on a life that would see him become a pivotal figure in the Admiralty, where he promoted numerous expeditions and expanded Britain's naval and geographical knowledge of the 19th century (Riffenburgh, B., 'Sir John Barrow, Patron of Arctic Exploration'). A prolific writer, his scholarship is best encapsulated in his work 'The eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty' (1831), which remains an authoritative account of this notorious episode in naval history. The book reflects Sir John Barrow's elegant literary style, characterized by meticulous research, clarity of narration, and a distinctly British empirical approach. His narrative not only vividly charts the mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh but also delves into the broader implications of the event on naval discipline and imperial expansion (Barrow, J., 'The eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty'). Barrow's reputation as a man of letters is closely intertwined with his administrative career at the Admiralty, which served to enhance his stature as an intellectual and a public servant dedicated to advancing Britain's naval supremacy and colonial interests.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 18th century sea tales • Admiralty archives • Age of Sail fiction • British naval history fiction • British seafaring tradition • Classic • classic seafaring stories • Eighteenth-century maritime • Historical • Historical mutiny account • historical naval mutiny narratives • H.M.S. Bounty mutiny • Imperial critique • maritime adventure classics • Maritime tensions • nautical adventure • nautical history literature • Naval History • piracy and maritime novels • Primary source narrative • psychological drama • Sir John Barrow • Sir John Barrow author