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Mutiny on the Bounty

By: Peter FitzSimons
Narrated by: Michael Carman
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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.

©2018 Peter FitzSimons (P)2018 Hachette Australia Audio
18th Century Australia, New Zealand & Oceania Maritime History & Piracy Modern Oceania World Sailing
Captivating Historical Narrative • Meticulous Research • Gripping Adventure Tale • Exceptional Storytelling
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This is one of the best Audible books available. The narrator is excellent, and the story is fascinating. Even if you think you know the story-- this version is the best.

5 Star Performance

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Written almost like a story; detailed character study and an exciting tale. The narration was excellent.

Couldn't stop listening

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I am a fan of Peter Fitzsimons work. He makes his works easy to follow and enjoyable as he writes them with a little bit of a novel feel to them.

Fantastic book!

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Don’t hesitate. The reader does an outstanding job of turning the written book into a wonderful movie playing out in your mind. It’s just a perfect match of reader with content. You’ll want to go on long drives to hear what’s next in the story.

A great reading of one of the most interesting adventure stories in the age of exploration.

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There are historical accounts that cannot be improved by adding fictional characters or events. This is one of them. Well written, well read, facinating story

Better than fiction

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Well told and gives the whole picture of all those involved. Well written and researched. Highly recommend to history buffs.

A Great Story

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As many have said, this is an incredible audiobook and the story is remarkable. Arguably my favorite yet of this niche historical, survival non-fiction stories I just can’t stay away from. Bravo!

Absolute gem

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I felt like I stepped back in time and lived the adventures of the Bounty men. I enjoyed it very much!

Fascinating, timeless tale

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Fantastic writing style with the gamut of emotions thrown at you. classic for a reason.

Fun and informative

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It ended. I wound have love for the story to continue but my work has been neglected long enough.

Writing and read are riveting!

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