Society & Culture
Over the past 200 years, much has been written about the infamous mutiny on the Bounty. Listen to Georgia tell the whole grim story, from the events of the mutiny, to Bligh and his crew cast off in a tiny launch exposed to the elements, and finally the disastrous voyage of the Pandora, the naval frigate sent to track down the mutineers. Learn more about these rare books: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/meet-a-rare-book-ep9-mutiny-on-the-bounty.aspx Enjoy other Meet a Rare Book episodes from the series playlist: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Pages/meet…-book.aspx Sound Archive: Originally recorded on25 November 2020 for the Meet a Rare Book Collection SA_0078_21 Image: George Hamilton. A voyage round the world, in His Majesty’s frigate Pandora, 1793. b3440756_06 Music: www.purple-planet.com Production Credits: Edited and presented for podcast by Mark Gosper, 2021. Staff talks presented by Georgia Prince recorded by Sue Berman [2019-2021]. Executive producer - Sue Berman Research and copywriting - Renée Orr, Zoë Colling, Georgia Prince and Jane Wild. Thanks to the Digital Assets, Web Design and Content and Development Teams. Supported by Auckland Council Libraries.