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Mutiny on the Bounty; Men Against the Sea; Pitcairn's Island: The Bounty Trilogy (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
- ÉditeurForgotten Books
- Date d'édition2018
- ISBN 10 026002371X
- ISBN 13 9780260023711
- ReliureBroché
- Nombre de pages921
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Mutiny on the Bounty; Men Against the Sea; Pitcairn's Island (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the remarkable and tragic voyage of the HMS Bounty, a British ship sent to Tahiti in 1787 to collect breadfruit plants for transplantation in the West Indies. Through the eyes of a young midshipman, we witness the growing tensions between the strict Captain Bligh and his crew, culminating in the infamous mutiny. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of 18th-century maritime life, exploring the harsh realities of naval discipline and the allure of the "noble savage" ideal popularized by philosophers like Rousseau. The author skillfully contrasts the Bounty's rigid hierarchy with the seemingly idyllic life of the Tahitians, raising questions about the true nature of happiness and the impact of societal structures on human behavior. As the story progresses, we are confronted with the complexities of human nature, witnessing acts of both cruelty and compassion. The mutiny itself becomes a catalyst for exploring themes of power, loyalty, and the consequences of defying authority. Ultimately, the book offers a poignant reflection on the fragility of order and the enduring power of individual choice, leaving readers to ponder the enduring lessons of this historical event. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780260023711_0
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