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Mutiny on the Bounty
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
- Length: 22 hrs and 32 mins
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The mutiny on HMS Bounty, in the South Pacific on 28 April 1789, is one of history's truly great stories - a tale of human drama, intrigue and adventure of the highest order - and in the hands of Peter FitzSimons it comes to life as never before.
Commissioned by the Royal Navy to collect breadfruit plants from Tahiti and take them to the West Indies, the Bounty's crew found themselves in a tropical paradise. Five months later, they did not want to leave. Under the leadership of Fletcher Christian, most of the crew mutinied soon after sailing from Tahiti, setting Captain William Bligh and 18 loyal crewmen adrift in a small open boat. In one of history's great feats of seamanship, Bligh navigated this tiny vessel for 3,618 nautical miles to Timor.
Fletcher Christian and the mutineers sailed back to Tahiti, where most remained and were later tried for mutiny. But Christian, along with eight fellow mutineers and some Tahitian men and women, sailed off into the unknown, eventually discovering the isolated Pitcairn Island - at the time not even marked on British maps - and settling there.
This astonishing story is historical adventure at its very best, encompassing the mutiny, Bligh's monumental achievement in navigating to safety, and Fletcher Christian and the mutineers' own epic journey from the sensual paradise of Tahiti to the outpost of Pitcairn Island. The mutineers' descendants live on Pitcairn to this day, amid swirling stories and rumours of past sexual transgressions and present-day repercussions. Mutiny on the Bounty is a sprawling, dramatic tale of intrigue, bravery and sheer boldness, told with the accuracy of historical detail and total command of story that are Peter FitzSimons' trademarks.
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- Fred
- 17-09-21
Sensational
An incredible story, beautifully written and narrated. An original writing style that makes listening a breeze. The perfect companion for your next road trip.
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- Michael Charles Devlin
- 03-05-21
A great story of an infamous sequence of events...
The narration seems to be perfect for twelve year olds... I would of preferred much less of the dramatisation as the events must of been a harrowing experience...
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- Mr N Marmont
- 16-01-23
Fantastic
Brilliantly written and read. A must for anyone with an interest in maritime history! Highly recommended
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- J. Beattie
- 19-05-23
Bounty
Excellent story overall and notator brought it to life. I’d recommend the story to anyone with an interest in the Bounty tale.
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- Christopher Tucker
- 18-04-23
An enjoyable listen.
This was an accessible and enjoyable retelling of the events surrounding the Mutiny on the Bounty. Recommended.
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- Joe Cooper
- 08-08-23
Fanstastic Story and Narration
Amazing story, and great narration. Crazy that it is not fiction. Heavily recommend this book!
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-09-23
Brilliant
Excellent book. Compelling. WHAT a story, and so well told by Peter FitzSimon. I have just ordered Batavia his previous book to read immediately after
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- Anna
- 25-08-19
great read. couldn't stop listening to this book
loved it and found the characters came alive plus the Pitcairn history was extremely interesting.
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- Marcus
- 06-02-20
Ancient story for a modern age
Perfectly drawn portrayal of a complex story, easy to follow and perfectly narrated. The book is obviously well researched and Michael Carman really brings it to life.
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- Mrs S.
- 28-03-21
Gripping from beginning to end
Excellent account of events surrounding the Mutiny with superb narration. Highly recommended for anyone fascinated by this extraordinary story.
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