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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Inaccurate, "politcally correct" view of Bligh,
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This review is from: The Last Mutiny: The Further Adventures of Captain Bligh (Hardcover)
From the Hollywood types, William Bligh has come down to us as the epitome of tyrants, a man who got what he deserved in the Bounty incident. Although Bligh certainly did a poor job in his handling of his subordinates during the Bounty expedition, including choosing a personal friend, Fletcher Christian, as first mate, he had a long and distinguished career. His voyage in an open boat thousands of miles, bringing those men who remained loyal to him to Timor and safety, is one of the true great adventures of history. While not a perfect leader, he was certainly better than the pathetic creature that Mr. Collett makes him out to be.....
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The Last Mutiny: The Further Adventures of Captain Bligh by Bill Collett (Hardcover - Sept. 1995)
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