A Description Of Pitcairn's Island And Its Inhabitants

A Description of Pitcairn's Island and Its Inhabitants: With an Authentic Account of the Mutiny of the Ship Bounty is a historical book written by John Barrow in 1845. The book provides a comprehensive description of Pitcairn Island, its geography, and its inhabitants. It also offers an authentic account of the infamous mutiny of the ship Bounty, which took place in 1789.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the island's history, geography, and natural resources. It provides an insight into the life of the islanders, their customs, and their way of living. The second part of the book focuses on the mutiny of the ship Bounty, which was led by Fletcher Christian. Barrow provides a detailed account of the events that led to the mutiny, the aftermath, and the eventual settlement of the mutineers on Pitcairn Island.The book is based on first-hand accounts of the mutiny and the island's history. Barrow consulted with several individuals who had visited the island, including missionaries and sailors. The book is considered an important historical document and a valuable source of information on Pitcairn Island and the mutiny of the ship Bounty.Overall, A Description of Pitcairn's Island and Its Inhabitants: With an Authentic Account of the Mutiny of the Ship Bounty is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in history, geography, and the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.