The Journal of Fletcher Christian

Together with the History of Henry Corkill

Peter Corris

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Random House
01 September 2005

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Australian Fiction

Peter Corris uses his formidable storytelling skills to bring us the true story of the events surrounding the mutiny on the bounty. A fascinating and brilliantly-told tale of rollicking ship life and the seductive charm of the Pacific Islands.

While researching his family ancestry, historian Peter Corris discovers an old Manx connection to history's most famous mutineer, Fletcher Christian. Years later, a mysterious parcel addressed to Corris arrives, containing two old journals. The first -an intimate and adventurous chronicle of American Henry Corkill's life at sea - is inextricably bound through history and blood to the second - that of Fletcher Christian, acting lieutenant on the Bounty and English rebel.

Translated from 18th century Manx, Christian's journal reveals the dark and violent history of the mutiny and the fateful beginnings of Pitcairn Island.

Binding together three lives, two histories and a fractured world of new and old cultures, The Journal of Fletcher Christian is a riveting tale of men and madness, and a dazzling work of the imagination.

By: Peter Corris
Imprint: Random House
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 364g
ISBN: 9781740513517
ISBN 10: 1740513517
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 September 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Academic and Historian Peter Corris is Australia's best-known crime-fiction writer, and his creation, Cliff Hardy, is Australia's favourite private eye. He has won the Ned Kelly Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Australian crime fiction. He has also written 25 other works of fiction, including historical novels and other series, and 12 works of non fiction, including the best-selling biography of Fred Hollows. His work has been translated into 14 languages.

Reviews for The Journal of Fletcher Christian: Together with the History of Henry Corkill

'A mythical epic which might just be the new Life of Pi.' Melissa Katsoulis, Daily Telegraph * 'Bizarre, thought-provoking and funny... fast-paced and clever... A postmodern novel par excellence.' Ed Wright, Sydney Morning Herald