Mutiny on the Bounty: A saga of sex, sedition, mayhem and mutiny, and survival against extraordinary odds

Name: Mutiny on the Bounty: A saga of sex, sedition, mayhem and mutiny, and survival against extraordinary odds
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Book Synopsis: The mutiny on HMS Bounty, in the South Pacific on 28 April 1789, is one of history's truly great stories - a tale of human drama, intrigue and adventure of the highest order - and in the hands of Peter FitzSimons it comes to life as never before.

Commissioned by the Royal Navy to collect breadfruit plants from Tahiti and take them to the West Indies, the Bounty's crew found themselves in a tropical paradise. Five months later, they did not want to leave. Under the leadership of Fletcher Christian most of the crew mutinied soon after sailing from Tahiti, setting Captain William Bligh and 18 loyal crewmen adrift in a small open boat. In one of history's great feats of seamanship, Bligh navigated this tiny vessel for 3618 nautical miles to Timor.

Fletcher Christian and the mutineers sailed back to Tahiti, where most remained and were later tried for mutiny. But Christian, along with eight fellow mutineers and some Tahitian men and women, sailed off into the unknown, eventually discovering the isolated Pitcairn Island - at the time not even marked on British maps - and settling there.

This astonishing story is historical adventure at its very best, encompassing the mutiny, Bligh's monumental achievement in navigating to safety, and Fletcher Christian and the mutineers' own epic journey from the sensual paradise of Tahiti to the outpost of Pitcairn Island. The mutineers' descendants live on Pitcairn to this day, amid swirling stories and rumours of past sexual transgressions and present-day repercussions. Mutiny on the Bounty is a sprawling, dramatic tale of intrigue, bravery and sheer boldness, told with the accuracy of historical detail and total command of story that are Peter FitzSimons' trademarks.

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Mutiny on the Bounty: A saga of sex, sedition, mayhem, and mutiny, and survival against extraordinary odds is an exhilarating historical adventure that will transport you to the high seas. Experience the gripping tale of the mutiny on HMS Bounty, where human drama, intrigue, and adventure collide. This captivating story, expertly crafted by Peter FitzSimons, delves into the lives of the crew members who found themselves in a tropical paradise while on a mission to collect breadfruit plants from Tahiti.

Under the leadership of Fletcher Christian, the crew was unable to resist the allure of Tahiti. Mutiny soon followed, leaving Captain William Bligh and a handful of loyal crewmen stranded on a small open boat in the vast Pacific Ocean. Witness Bligh's astonishing feat of seamanship as he navigates this tiny vessel for over 3600 nautical miles to Timor, showcasing the indomitable spirit of survival in the face of adversity.

But the story does not end there. Fletcher Christian and a small group of mutineers embarked on an epic journey, discovering the uncharted Pitcairn Island. This tale of bravery and sheer boldness takes you from the sensual paradise of Tahiti to the isolated outpost of Pitcairn Island, where the mutineers' descendants still reside today.

Peter FitzSimons' meticulous attention to historical detail brings this sprawling narrative to life. Immerse yourself in the world of Mutiny on the Bounty, filled with captivating characters, swirling stories of past transgressions, and the present-day repercussions that still linger. Prepare to be captivated by this remarkable journey.

Experience the adventure of a lifetime with Mutiny on the Bounty. Join us on this enthralling historical voyage by clicking here to get your copy now!

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