The Lonely Island: The Refuge of the Mutineers by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title The Lonely Island: The Refuge of the Mutineers
Note Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Lonely Island: The Refuge of the Mutineers" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the mutineers of the infamous British ship, the "Bounty", focusing on characters such as Fletcher Christian, who instigates the mutiny against the tyrannical Captain Bligh. This account delves into the consequences of their rebellion as they seek refuge on a remote island, exploring themes of survival, freedom, and moral complexities. At the start of the narrative, the crew of the "Bounty" is caught in a tense atmosphere onboard the ship, which reflects their dissatisfaction with Captain Bligh's tyrannical command. Sailors, such as Matthew Quintal and Bill McCoy, express their growing discontent, and discussions of mutiny arise amidst the ship's stunning Pacific surroundings. This tension reaches a boiling point with Fletcher Christian harboring a deep desire for change and a plan to escape the oppressive regime. As night falls, Christian decides to take command in a mutiny, leading to a tumultuous confrontation with Bligh, ultimately resulting in Bligh being cast adrift. The stage is set for the mutineers to navigate the challenges that follow in their quest for freedom on an uninhabited island. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Murder -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Bounty Mutiny, 1789 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pitcairn Island -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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