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The mutineers of the Bounty and their descendants in Pitcairn and Norfolk islands

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    A PERIOD of thirty-nine years has elapsed since the appearance of a little volume entitled ? The Mutiny of the Bounty ," which formed one of the series of the ? Family Library." The work was favorably received ; but did not contain all the information which might have been afforded . It was written by the late Sir John Barrow, then Secretary at the Admiralty, principally from papers which a mutual friend requested might be placed at his disposal by the late Mrs. Hey .

    wood, widow of Captain Peter Heywood, R.N., who had been one of the midshipmen in the Bounty.

    An accidental circumstance, and the possession of a variety of private documents on the subject, have induced the writer to lay before the public what she ventures to believe will be found to be a more connected and impartial narrative. Many details have come to her knowledge from personal sources and from family manuscripts to which she has had access, in consequence of being the step-daughter of Captain Heywood. Among the documents which she is thus enabled to . publish is the diary of James Morrison, one of the petty officers of the Bounty, and some additional correspondence between Peter Heywood and his relatives.

    The principal materials for the history of the descend ants of the mutineers during the later years of their residence in Pitcairn Island have been furnished through the kindness of Admiral Sir Fairfax Moresby, K.C.B. From these, and from letters communicated by other friends, the writer is also enabled to give an account of the position and welfare of the Pitcairn colony since its removal to Norfolk Island, and to continue the history down to the present year. Among the letters will be found several of much interest from their worthy pastor, the Rev. G. H. Nobbs, from Captain Wood, R.N., con tributed by his brother, the Rev. J. G. Wood, and a variety of others hitherto unpublished.

    Many acknowledgments are due to friends for the use of photographs and drawings, and for their valuable suggestions during the progress of this work. -- preface

  • Place
    London, England, United Kingdom
  • Other Id

    G926.B68 BEL 1870 (Library of Congress Call Number)

    90203 (Cat ID)

    90027 (Presto content ID)

  • Department

    Publications

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    book

  • Name/Title
    The mutineers of the Bounty and their descendants in Pitcairn and Norfolk islands
  • Primary Maker

     14 Diana Belcher

  • Contributor/Publisher
    John Murray
  • Place
    London, England, United Kingdom
  • Date
    1870
  • Physical Description

    x, 420 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 20 cm.

  • Language
    English
  • Level of Current Record
    Bib record
  • Member Object

    1 item in this collection. View all items.

  • Subject Category

    Bounty (Ship)/Library of Congress subject headings

    Bounty Mutiny, 1789/Library of Congress subject headings

    Mutiny--North Pacific Ocean

    Norfolk Island--History

  • Provenance Details
    Inscribed "John Arthur Garton, with birthday wishes from Ernest, March 13, 1881. Sandford House, Upper Clapton"
  • Content
    CONTENTS.
    PART I.
    CHAPTER I.
    Geographical Researches in the South Seas. - Discovery of Otaheite. - Object of the Commission of the Bounty. - Introductory Notices of her Officers : Lieutenant Bligh. - Fletcher Christian. - George Stewart. - Peter Heywood
    CHAPTER II.
    Departure of the Bounty. ? Voyage. - Arrival at Tahiti, and sailing from thence to the West Indies
    CHAPTER III.
    The Mutiny. - Dismissal of Lieutenant Bligh. - Fletcher Christian in Command. -The Bounty sails for the Island of To ouai. - Dissensions. - Return to Tahiti. - Departure of Fletcher Christian with eight English men and some Tahitian Men and Women
    CHAPTER IV.
    Lieutenant Bligh's Boat - voyage. - Arrival in England. -Correspond ence. -H.M.S. Pandora dispatched to Tahiti
    CHAPTER V.
    Proceedings of the Officers and Crew who separated from Fletcher Christian. -The Schooner Resolution built. -Arrival of the Pandora. - Sufferings of the Prisoners. - Shipwreck. - Privations on the Boat- voyage. -Reach Batavia. - Return to England
    CHAPTER VI.
    Consequences of the Mutiny. - Correspondence previous to the Court martial
    CHAPTER VII.
    Court-martial. -Correspondence of Members of Peter Heywood's Family. -Acquittal of some of the Crew. - Pardon of Peter Heywood and James Morrison. - Execution of two Prisoners. - Subsequent Career of Captain Bligh and other Officers of the Bounty. - Death of Miss Nessy Heywood
    PART II.
    CHAPTER I.
    Position of the Mutineers. - Arrival at Pitcairn Island. - Destruction of the Bounty. - Death of Fletcher Christian, Edward Young, and others. - Alexander Smith (John Adams) sole Survivor.
    CHAPTER II.
    Discovery of the Retreat of the Mutineers. ? Visits of Captain Folger and others. - Arrival of John Buffett. - John Evans. - G. H. Nobbs. ? Death of John Adams
    CHAPTER III.
    George Hunn Nobbs succeeds John Adams as Pastor of Pitcairn Island. -Emigration to Tahiti. - Return. -Arrival of Joshua Hill. - Arbitrary Proceedings. - Joshua Hill removed from Pitcairn
    CHAPTER IV.
    Ships of War visit Pitcairn. - Letter of Captain Wood, R.N. - Arrival of Baron Thierry and others. - Aboriginal Inhabitants of Pitcairn Island
    CHAPTER V.
    Arrival of Rear- admiral Fairfax Moresby. - H.M.S. Portland at Pitcairn Island. - Mr. Nobbs proceeds to England. - His Ordination as Chap lain. - Return to Pitcairn. - Death of Reuben Nobbs
    CHAPTER VI.
    Removal of the Pitcairn Islanders to Norfolk Island. - Directions of his Excellency, Sir William Denison, K.C.B. , respecting Allotments of Land. - Correspondence. - Voyage. - Arrival at Norfolk Island. - Reception by Captain Denham , H.M.S. Herald. - Visit of Bishop and Mrs. Selwyn, and of the Rev. G. N. Patteson
    CHAPTER VII.
    Correspondence of Rev. G. H. Nobbs with Admiral Sir Fairfax Moresby, K.C.B. , relative to Norfolk Island and the Whale-fishery. - Visit of His Excellency Sir William Denison. - His Opinion of the Pitcairn People. - Directions relative to Live-stock, and the Cultivation of Land. - Letter from Jane Nobbs. - Visit of Sir John Young. ? Bishop Patteson attacked by the Natives of Santa Cruz. - Massacre of Fisher Young and Edwin Nobbs
    CHAPTER VIII.
    Establishment of the Melanesian Mission College on Norfolk Island. -Letters from the Bishop of New Zealand, Sir William Denison , Sir John Young, etc., etc
    CHAPTER IX.
    Privations of the Pitcairn Colony. - Remarkable Whaling-adventure. Progress of the Melanesian Mission and College on Norfolk Island. - Account of the Families who returned to Pitcairn Island, by Captain Montresor, R.N. , and Sir Wentworth Dilke
    APPENDIX A
    APPENDIX B
  • Public Access Text

    [Keywords: Pitcairn Islands--History]

  • Associated Notes

    https://www.google.co.nz/books/edition/The_Mutineers_of_the_Bounty_and_Their_De/RvZEAAAAIAAJ?

    Full text available through Google Books (Accessed 21.7.2022)

  • Collection Type
    Reserve Collection
  • Copyright
    All rights reserved
  • Last Update
    19 Dec 2023
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