Pitcairn Island, the Bounty Mutineers and Their Descendants

A History

Robert W. Kirk

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McFarland & Co Inc
22 July 2014

Australasian & Pacific history; Maritime history; Mutiny

The infamous Bounty mutiny of 1790 culminated in nine mutineers taking up residence on the small Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific. Rivalry over Polynesian women soon led to homicidal strife and, by 1808, when American sealing vessel Topaz stopped at the island, John Adams was the only mutineer alive. He, however, headed what was soon discovered to be a utopianlike Christian society.

Beginning with a background look at the circumstances surrounding the mutiny, this volume contains a detailed history of the Pitcairn Islanders from the original settlement through the opening years of the 21st century. The island's isolation is contrasted with the international attention garnered from its captivating history, making the society a one-of-a-kind historical conundrum. Helpful maps and photographs enhance the reader's experience.

By: Robert W. Kirk
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 458g
ISBN: 9780786493845
ISBN 10: 0786493844
Pages: 263
Publication Date: 22 July 2014
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The late Robert W. Kirk wrote on South Pacific history, World War II and travel. He earned a doctorate in history at the University of California, Davis and was a retired professor of history. He lived in Santa Rosa, California.