Captain William Bligh: An Illustrated History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few figures in naval history have been as fiercely debated as Captain William Bligh — a man simultaneously condemned as a tyrant and celebrated as one of the most remarkable seamen of the 18th century. Captain William Bligh: An Illustrated History chronicles the life and turbulent career of this complex British naval officer, from his formative voyages under Captain James Cook to his infamous command of HMS Bounty, the mutiny that made him a legend, and his subsequent extraordinary 3,600-mile open-boat journey across the Pacific — one of the greatest feats of seamanship ever recorded. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, this volume presents a balanced and vivid portrait of Bligh that cuts through the mythology perpetuated by popular culture, restoring the man to his full, contradictory humanity. The authors argue that Bligh's legacy extends far beyond the Bounty mutiny, encompassing his later governorship of New South Wales, his service at the Battles of Camperdown and Copenhagen, and his enduring contributions to Pacific exploration. With its combination of historical rigour and visual storytelling, this illustrated history leaves the reader questioning everything they thought they knew about one of history's most misunderstood commanders.
Author: Philip Wagie & Caroline Graham
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few figures in naval history have been as fiercely debated as Captain William Bligh — a man simultaneously condemned as a tyrant and celebrated as one of the most remarkable seamen of the 18th century. Captain William Bligh: An Illustrated History chronicles the life and turbulent career of this complex British naval officer, from his formative voyages under Captain James Cook to his infamous command of HMS Bounty, the mutiny that made him a legend, and his subsequent extraordinary 3,600-mile open-boat journey across the Pacific — one of the greatest feats of seamanship ever recorded. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, this volume presents a balanced and vivid portrait of Bligh that cuts through the mythology perpetuated by popular culture, restoring the man to his full, contradictory humanity. The authors argue that Bligh's legacy extends far beyond the Bounty mutiny, encompassing his later governorship of New South Wales, his service at the Battles of Camperdown and Copenhagen, and his enduring contributions to Pacific exploration. With its combination of historical rigour and visual storytelling, this illustrated history leaves the reader questioning everything they thought they knew about one of history's most misunderstood commanders.