Bligh Captain (22 results)

paperback. No Jacket. First Edition. New York. 1962. Signet/New American Library. 1st Printing of This Signet Classic Edition. Previous Owner's Name Penned in Front, Otherwise Very Good in Wrappers. 0451500946. Afterword By Milton Rugoff. 240 pages. paperback. CP94. keywords: Signet Classic Paperback Maritime The Sea Autobiography England History. DESCRIPTION - The most celebrated mutiny in the annals of the sea and the subsequent 3,600-mile South Sea voyage in an open boat were recorded by William Bligh, the Bounty's beleaguered master, amidst all the perils he underwent. A resentful crew, ravaging storms, savages, uncharted archipelagoes - elements of high adventure in themselves - are merely stages leading up to the anxiety-charged ordeal to come. In this deeply personal, yet objective narrative based upon his ship's log, Bligh documents the voyage of the Bounty and his relationship to his men - thereby posing the endlessly debated question of what manner of man he really was: sadistic disciplinarian of sensitive youth? Or a stern but just captain, a superb seaman, the victim of a rash young man made frantic by the loss of an island paradise? inventory #32351 Previous Owner's Name Penned in Front, Otherwise Very Good in Wrappers.

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Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. On 28th April 1789 a small and unremarkable merchant vessel became one of the most famous ships in maritime history. HMS Bounty was under the command of 34-year-old Lieutenant William Bligh, an inexperienced commander who lacked the respect of a crew attracted to the promise of an easy life in a Tahitian paradise. Fletcher Christian led half the crew in mutiny against Bligh and after overpowering all resistance, they cast their deposed captain adrift along with those still loyal to him. Luckily for Bligh, his skills as a navigator were better than his skills as a captain and he managed to sail the 23ft boat 3,618 nautical miles to Timor in the Dutch East Indies with no chart or compass, and only a quadrant and a pocket watch for navigation. On returning to England he reported what had happened, and the Royal Navy hunted down and captured most of the mutineers. However, this is only half the story William Blighs version. The captured mutineers went on trial and their testimonies give a much less heroic portrait of their former captain, accusing him of unduly harsh treatment. Fletcher Christians older brother Edward, a judge, oversaw a more balanced account of the mutiny. Of the mutineers who returned to England, only three were hanged; four were acquitted and three pardoned. This book gives the fullest version of the mutiny, allowing Bligh's account to sit alongside those of his detractors. The discrepancies are fascinating, and allow us to make up our own minds about this infamous mutiny. Also includes an exclusive Foreword by former World Sailor of the Year Pete Goss, who offers a unique perspective on the trials and tribulations of the Bounty's crew, whether castaway or mutineer. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A VGF or better 5 1/8" x 8 1/8" card that contains scenes from the film on the front along with film credits, synopsis and a behind the scenes story on the reverse side. These cards were part of a subscription series from Images et Loisirs. They were never available as a retail set; the only way to acquire the cards was through subscription with the company. Printed in France, the English version of these cards are extremely scarce. The French version (know as Mr. Cinema) are also highly collectible. Book.

Quarto blue cloth boards, gilt lettering to spine (sl. faded), facsimile reprint, incl. folding maps, illus., 264pp, VG+ (light soiling to boards, scuffing to spine, tanning to pages, minor damp staining to endpapers.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original caramel cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5ĵ''. Contains 95 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and double-page map. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 4s, unopened new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. BIO (Résumé, Memoir).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Half Leather. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Facsimile Reprint. Type: Z A facsimile reprint of this journal in slipcase. Limited edition, being number 144 of 500 copies. Bound in half brown leather with 5 raised bands to the spine. Green boards and gilt embossed lettering to the dark brown leather title block on the spine and decoration between the bands. Marbled end papers. Illustrated with a colour frontispeice plate with tissue guard and numerous other illustations, many fold out throughout. Cloth page divider. Fresh and clean. Comes in a green slipcase with paper title onlay to one side of the slipcase. Well preserved - a fine copy.

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See his son Ivo Bligh's entry in the Oxford DNB. 1p, 16mo. Bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded twice. Reads: 'Sir: / You are welcome to take some photographic views of this place: - you will please to ask to see the Houseeeper when you come. / I remain / Yours faithy / Darnley'. In worn envelope, self-stamped with pink penny stamp and two postmarks, one from Gravesend. Addressed in Autograph by Darnley to 'Mr. F. York / Alfred Villa / Lancaster Road / Notting Hill London W.'.

8° , Hardcover/Pappeinband. 298 Seiten mit einigen Abbildungen, Einband etwas berieben, innen guter und sauberer Zustand 4026411186573 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.

21 cm, 300 Seiten, fester Einband, minimal lichtrandig, insgesamt guter Zustand - intern: Fach K. 450 gr.

Condition: Very Good. 4to. hardcover, gilt-decorated black papered boards. folding boat plan, two folding maps, b/w map. Very good, foxing to endpapers & outer top page edges. / Very good d/w with sunned spine. The second volume of The Australian Facsimiles, limited eition of 100 of which thi is number 843.

4to; pp. 40 (2 pages advertisements); 5 b/w illustrations, notes, original stiff stapled wrapper, faded spine; some faint watermarks on covers, otherwise a fine copy. . Limited Edition of 125 copies signed and numbered by editor.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Edinburgh, Constable and Co., 1827. Duodecimo, xii, 353 pages plus an engraved frontispiece ('Tippahee, a New Zealand Chief. From an Original Drawing by G.P. Harris'), an engraved series title leaf (with a vignette illustration), and a tipped-in advertising slip for Volumes V and VI in the Constable's Miscellany series. Original green cloth (with a paper title-label on the spine) a little marked, rubbed, and bumped at the extremities, with light wear to the corner-tips; armorial crest neatly drawn in black ink on the front cover, with an ownership signature on the title page (both probably contemporary); all edges uncut; minimal signs of age and use; a very good copy. Volume IV in the 'Constable's Miscellany of Original and Selected Publications . of Literature, Science, & the Arts' series. The short preface is by Hugh Murray. This volume contains 'Narrative of the Shipwreck of "The Antelope" in August 1783' (pages 1-210, derived from Keate's account of what befell Captain Henry Wilson); 'Mutiny of "The Bounty", with Consequences arising from it. Bligh's Voyage through the Pacific in an Open Boat; Voyage and Shipwreck of the "Pandora"; Settlement and Present State of Pitcairn's Island' (pages 211-322); and 'Particulars of the Destruction of a British Vessel on the Coast of New Zealand, with Anecdotes of Some New Zealand Chiefs' by Alexander Berry, 1819 (pages 323-353).

Half leather. Limited Ed. Folio, original half leather with gilt decoration and raised bands, colour frontispiece, 5 folding maps, b&w illus, pp 951. With G.N. Ingeton's book-plate front endpaper. Preface by Lord Mountbatten; introductory essays by Stephen Walters and D.G.C. Allan. Includes "A Description of the Mangostan and Breadfruit" by John Ellis (175). Number 341 of a limited edition of 500. Near fine condition in good, rubbed slipcase. A complete facsimile of the original log now preserved in the Public Records Office, Kew. Bligh's voyage on the Providence was successful, unlike the earlier voyage on the HMS Bounty.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Presented is the highly significant 1792 first edition of Captain William Bligh's A Voyage to the South Sea, undertaken by command of His Majesty, for the purpose of conveying the Bread-Fruit Tree to the West Indies, published by George Nicol, London. This meticulously detailed account chronicles the ill-fated voyage of HMS Bounty, commissioned to transport breadfruit from Tahiti to the West Indies. The expedition aimed to provide a sustainable and inexpensive food source for enslaved laborers on cotton plantations, a project of significant economic and social implications for the British Empire.   The narrative follows the Bounty's journey, from its departure in 1787, through the successful acquisition of breadfruit in Tahiti, to the escalating tensions among the crew that culminated in the infamous mutiny of April 28, 1789, near the island of Tonga. Fletcher Christian led the mutiny, forcing Bligh and 18 loyal crew members into a small 23-foot launch. Bligh's extraordinary seamanship and leadership are vividly depicted as he navigated the launch across 3,500 miles of open sea to Kupang, Timor, with minimal provisions and navigational tools, losing only one man. Building upon his earlier, hastily written 1790 Narrative of the Mutiny, this full-length work offers a significantly revised and expanded account. Bligh's preface acknowledges the limitations of the initial publication and underscores the accuracy and completeness of this definitive edition. A notable inclusion is an original map of Pitcairn Island, derived from James Cook's first voyage aboard HMS Endeavour (1768 1771). This map holds critical historical significance, as it served as a vital navigational aid for the mutineers, led by Christian, as they sought refuge and established a settlement on Pitcairn Island, fleeing British justice. The volume is richly illustrated, featuring a stipple-engraved frontispiece portrait of Bligh by Condé after John Russell, a detailed folding plan of the Bounty, a folding plan of the launch, a plate depicting the breadfruit tree, and four plans and charts (three of which are folding). This exceptional first edition is housed in a custom-made leather solander box, ensuring its preservation in excellent condition. Condition: An exceptionally well-preserved copy. This first edition retains its original stipple-engraved frontispiece portrait of Bligh and is complete with all original plates and charts, including the crucial folding plans of the Bounty and the launch, and the historically significant folding map of Pitcairn Island from Cook's first voyage. The custom-made leather solander box, designed to complement the binding, offers superior protection. The text block exhibits minimal wear, with light toning and occasional, minor spotting. The plates remain crisp and clean, free of significant defects. This is a highly desirable example of this pivotal historical narrative, a testament to one of maritime history's most compelling stories.

One of 1500, signed by the Artist & Designer Douglas A. Dunstan. Illustrated by Geoffrey C. Ingleton with paintings and with line drawings painted in green, 1792 frontispiece portrait. 1 vols. Folio (9 5/8 x 14 inches). Bibliography no. 494. Bibliography no. 494 Full biege homespun linen, slipcase. About fine Illustrated by Geoffrey C. Ingleton with paintings and with line drawings painted in green, 1792 frontispiece portrait. 1 vols. Folio (9 5/8 x 14 inches) One of 1500, signed by the Artist & Designer Douglas A. Dunstan. Signed.

Condition: Very Good. Size : 274x224 (mm), 10.75x8.875 (Inches), Hand Colored.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. On 28th April 1789 a small and unremarkable merchant vessel became one of the most famous ships in maritime history. HMS Bounty was under the command of 34-year-old Lieutenant William Bligh, an inexperienced commander who lacked the respect of a crew attracted to the promise of an easy life in a Tahitian paradise.Fletcher Christian led half the crew in mutiny against Bligh and after overpowering all resistance, they cast their deposed captain adrift along with those still loyal to him. Luckily for Bligh, his skills as a navigator were better than his skills as a captain and he managed to sail the 23ft boat 3,618 nautical miles to Timor in the Dutch East Indies with no chart or compass, and only a quadrant and a pocket watch for navigation. On returning to England he reported what had happened, and the Royal Navy hunted down and captured most of the mutineers.However, this is only half the story William Blighs version. The captured mutineers went on trial and their testimonies give a much less heroic portrait of their former captain, accusing him of unduly harsh treatment. Fletcher Christians older brother Edward, a judge, oversaw a more balanced account of the mutiny. Of the mutineers who returned to England, only three were hanged; four were acquitted and three pardoned.This book gives the fullest version of the mutiny, allowing Bligh's account to sit alongside those of his detractors. The discrepancies are fascinating, and allow us to make up our own minds about this infamous mutiny.Also includes an exclusive Foreword by former World Sailor of the Year Pete Goss, who offers a unique perspective on the trials and tribulations of the Bounty's crew, whether castaway or mutineer. The story of the mutiny on board HMS "Bounty" has been mythologised by centuries of adventure novels and Hollywood films, but this edition goes back to the fascinating accounts that reveal the true story behind the legend. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Facsimile edition. Guilford, Genisis Publications Limited, 1975. Folio. Folding map. Original half calf. In slipcase. Fine copy. No 331 of 500 copies. .