The 'Bounty' and Beyond

John A. Fish

$225

Mixed media product

In stock
Ready to ship

QTY:

English

Australian Scholarly Publishing
26 July 2023

History; Maritime history

Summary
Details

Captain Bligh's Journal is the most important of all of the primary documents relating to the infamous mutiny on the Bounty. Needless to say, writers-and Hollywood in its memorable Errol Flynn and Marlin Brando movie classics-have made great use of it. Up till now, however, the relationship between the Journal's official version (at The National Archives in London) and Bligh's private version (at the Mitchell Library in Sydney) has not been explored. This surprising omission is dealt with in this meticulous comparison of the two versions by John A. Fish. Very many surprising and significant differences are thus revealed, particularly those relating to the notorious Bligh's interaction with his officers and men. A full historical and bibliographical study of Bligh's three expedition journals-of the journals of the Bounty, the Resource and the Vlydt-is included. The author also scrutinises Bligh's large manuscript account of the mutiny and the voyage in the open boat, which is in the Mitchell Library and is the forerunner of Bligh's Narrative of the Mutiny (1790). The significance of this work, which is in Bligh's own hand, had not previously been fully recognised. Based on extensive research (including several close examinations of the primary sources) and a deep understanding of the relevant literature, this book will prove to be a landmark event in the history of Bligh/Bounty scholarship.

By: John A. Fish
Imprint: Australian Scholarly Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 1.700kg
ISBN: 9781922952783
ISBN 10: 1922952788
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 26 July 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Active