Fragile paradise
Subtitle: the discovery of Fletcher Christian, Bounty mutineer
By: Glynn Christian.
Publisher: H. Hamilton
Published: 1982
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
Subjects: Christian, Fletcher, 1764-1793; Bligh, William, 1754-1817; Christian family; Bounty Mutiny, 1789; Pitcairn Island
Description: The mutiny on Bounty 28 April 1789 was the revolt of one man against another Fletcher Christian aganist William Bligh. On that fateful day two friends bacame mortal enemies in a mighty clash of wills that rocked a nation. Glynn Christian as he follows the footsteps of his famous ancestor through family papers, contemporary accounts, and ultimately, on his own sailing expedition to Pitcairn Island where he finally solves the riddle of Fletcher Christian's death.
Notes: Bibliography: p. [251]-252.
Includes index.