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Perilous high-seas journey; survival against odds
If you're fascinated by tales of human endurance and adventure on the high seas, "Captain Bligh's Portable Nightmare" is a riveting pick. It delves into the historical event of the Bounty mutiny, but with a focus on Bligh's incredible 4,000-mile voyage to safety. It's the kind of true story that's so intense and dramatic, it reads like epic fiction.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Captain Bligh's Portable Nightmare
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ISBN: 9781841150789
Authors:
John Toohey
Publisher: Fourth Estate Paperbacks
Date of Publication: 2000-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 223 readers)
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Perilous high-seas journey; survival against odds
If you're fascinated by tales of human endurance and adventure on the high seas, "Captain Bligh's Portable Nightmare" is a riveting pick. It delves into the historical event of the Bounty mutiny, but with a focus on Bligh's incredible 4,000-mile voyage to safety. It's the kind of true story that's so intense and dramatic, it reads like epic fiction.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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