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by Caroline Alexander is a non-fiction historical investigation that shatters the popular myths surrounding Lieutenant William Bligh and the 1789 mutiny. Unlike fictionalized accounts that paint Bligh as a sadistic tyrant, Alexander uses primary source materials—including logs, journals, and court-martial transcripts—to reveal a more complex narrative of duty, personality clashes, and the powerful family interests that later assassinated Bligh's honor to protect their own reputations. Key Characters and Perspectives The Bounty: The True Story of the Mutiny on the...