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Transcriber’s Notes
Mutiny of the Bounty and Story of Pitcairn Island 1790-1894
INTRODUCTION.
ILLUSTRATIONS.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
The narrative offers a rare, inside view of the tiny Pacific outpost that became home to the infamous mutineers of the Bounty. Written by a descendant whose father was a grandson of John Adams, the account weaves family recollections with careful research, giving listeners an authentic sense of life on an island only a few miles across. From the first landing of the castaways to the everyday rhythms of coconut groves and communal gatherings, the early chapters paint a vivid portrait of survival and cultural blending.
Interspersed with hand‑drawn illustrations, the story captures both the romance of a shipwrecked crew forging a new society and the practical challenges of farming, governance, and isolation. Listeners will hear about the diverse heritage of the islanders—half‑Tahitians, half‑British—and their enduring hospitality, while learning how geography, climate, and tradition shaped daily life. This engaging chronicle balances storytelling with precise detail, making it a compelling listen for anyone fascinated by seafaring legends and remote communities.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (318K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Pacific Press Publishing Assn., 1894.
Credits
Fay Dunn, Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.
Release date
Nov 16, 2022
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1853–1924
A rare insider voice from Pitcairn Island, she preserved the community’s history with unusual closeness and care. Her writing helped carry the story of the Bounty descendants far beyond the island’s shores.
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