The Pirates Of The Brig Cyprus
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Frank Clune & P. R. Stephensen
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rupert Hart-Davis, London, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This historical non-fiction account chronicles the dramatic true story of the convict uprising aboard the brig "Cyprus" in 1829. Frank Clune and P.R. Stephensen meticulously detail the mutiny led by William Swallow, the pirates' subsequent escape to New Zealand, and their audacious journey across the Pacific. The narrative presents a gripping tale of survival, rebellion, and the harsh realities of penal transportation in colonial Australia, offering a vivid portrayal of a little-known but significant event in maritime history.
Author: Frank Clune & P. R. Stephensen
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rupert Hart-Davis, London, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This historical non-fiction account chronicles the dramatic true story of the convict uprising aboard the brig "Cyprus" in 1829. Frank Clune and P.R. Stephensen meticulously detail the mutiny led by William Swallow, the pirates' subsequent escape to New Zealand, and their audacious journey across the Pacific. The narrative presents a gripping tale of survival, rebellion, and the harsh realities of penal transportation in colonial Australia, offering a vivid portrayal of a little-known but significant event in maritime history.