The Life of Vice-Admiral William Bligh, R.N., F.R.S. [manuscript]. 1931.

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The Life of Vice-Admiral William Bligh, R.N., F.R.S. [manuscript]. 1931.

Typescript of his book "The life of Vice-Admiral William Bligh, R.N., F.R.S." - his life, voyages and misadventures. Contains bibliography giving sources and authorities with some notes on their biographical and historical value. Portraits of Bligh and others, maps, charts, facsimiles, and reproduction of etchings, drawings, etc. Book first published in 1931.

15 cm. (2 v.)

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