^Lot 8 Allen: That Bounty Bastard

Allen, Kenneth S. THAT BOUNTY BASTARD. St Martin's Press, New York. 1977. 12mo. 224 pages. original orange cloth, lettered in silver, protected jacket. First American Edition. Maps. Sources. B&w photos. English text. Ex Brewsters Ladies' Library; Ex Dick Holt Library. sun-faded jacket spine, clipped jacket, pasted down jacket flaps, Very Good. The book is a highly readable biography that aims to present a more balanced, human portrait of William Bligh, actively countering the popular Hollywood image of him as a sadistic, cruel tyrant. Instead of lingering exclusively on the Bounty mutiny or the later Rum Rebellion, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Bligh's full, eventful life. It highlights his time under Captain James Cook, his unparalleled navigational genius—especially during his 3,600-mile survival voyage in an open boat—and his significant naval triumphs at major actions like the battles of Camperdown and Copenhagen. Lot weight: 1 lbs 4oz. Subject(s): Maritime History, Biography.