Captain Bligh's Second Chance: An Eyewitness Account of His Return to the South SeasChatham, 2007 - Broj stranica: 184 Shortly after the Bounty mutiny, William Bligh was commissioned to lead another voyage on the Providence in 1791-- a journey that culminated in the successful transport of breadfruit and botanical specimens from the West Indies. But just weeks after the Providence left port, Bligh succumbed to illness and took to bed--often near death--for most of the trip. Captain Bligh's Second Chance is the fascinating memoir of Lieutenant George Tobin, who accompanied Bligh on the Providence voyage and documented his illnesses and the effects on the crew. Tobin's account reveals that the voyage of Providence is more than the turning point in Bligh's career; it is the key to understanding his whole life and character. |
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... whole neighbourhood of this promontory , is naturally destitute of trees , but Mynheer Kestern has planted oak , pine and some others which thrive luxuriantly ; the silver tree , before mentioned , is of uncommon beauty , its leaves at ...
... whole neighbourhood of this promontory , is naturally destitute of trees , but Mynheer Kestern has planted oak , pine and some others which thrive luxuriantly ; the silver tree , before mentioned , is of uncommon beauty , its leaves at ...
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... whole process of manufacturing the liquor took place on board , I was particular in observing it . The root , fresh from the ground , the earth not being washed off , is first masticated by the tavinis for about two hours , the juice ...
... whole process of manufacturing the liquor took place on board , I was particular in observing it . The root , fresh from the ground , the earth not being washed off , is first masticated by the tavinis for about two hours , the juice ...
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... whole day nearly , in his canoe , but as usual could not be persuaded to come on board ; the only instance where an unlimited confidence was not placed in us , and we were willing to attribute it to the custom of not entering any house ...
... whole day nearly , in his canoe , but as usual could not be persuaded to come on board ; the only instance where an unlimited confidence was not placed in us , and we were willing to attribute it to the custom of not entering any house ...
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AprilOctober 1791 | 15 |
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