Great Adventurers S.
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Adventure and drama merge in this classic tale written by the main character of one of the most famous and controversial episodes in maritime history. Despite his adventurous career under Captain James Cook and Horatio Nelson, British Royal navy officer and colonial governor William Bligh (1754-1817) is now remembered for the events that took place on the HMS Bounty. Bligh's harsh treatment of his crew triggered their mutiny in 1789. The commander and 18 seamen were set adrift in an open boat and came ashore after sailing 3600 miles. Blight kept a diary over those long months, telling that continues to captivate readers even today.