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Author Lay, William
Author Hussey, Cyrus M.
LoC No. 01001969
Title A Narrative of the Mutiny, on Board the Ship Globe, of Nantucket, in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 1824
And the journal of a residence of two years on the Mulgrave
Islands; with observations on the manners and customs of
the inhabitants
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Summary "A Narrative of the Mutiny on Board the Ship Globe, of Nantucket, in the Pacific Ocean" by William Lay and Cyrus M. Hussey is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles a horrific mutiny aboard the whaling ship Globe, detailing the brutal massacre of the ship's officers and the subsequent struggle for survival of the mutineers, specifically focusing on Lay and Hussey as the only survivors. The narrative not only provides a chilling report of the mutiny but also explores their two-year residence on the Mulgrave Islands, offering insights into the customs and behaviors of the island's inhabitants. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the ship and the crew as they embark on a whaling voyage in December 1822. They recount the challenges faced during the journey, including treacherous weather and encounters with whales, leading to the escalation of tensions among the crew. The opening details the dissatisfied crew members' plotting against their officers, culminating in a savage mutiny driven by a ringleader, Samuel B. Comstock. As the narrative unfolds, readers are immersed in the grim events of the mutiny, the chaos that ensues, and the subsequent actions taken by Lay and Hussey, hinting at the unfolding horror that shapes their survival amid despair and violence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Globe Mutiny, 1824
Subject Mili Atoll (Marshall Islands)
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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