On the night of the 1st of September we observed for the first time signs of the natives being in the neighbourhood. Fires were seen on the low land near Cape Frederick Henry, and at daylight we saw the natives… — William Bligh Copy Share Image
The Cape Town is considerably increased within the last eight years. Its respectability with regard to strength has kept pace with its other enlargements… — William Bligh Copy Share Image
The object of all the former voyages to the South Seas undertaken by the command of his present majesty, has been the advancement of… — William Bligh Copy Share Image
This was the first day of our beginning to take up plants: we had much pleasure in collecting them for the natives offered their… — William Bligh Copy Share Image
Adventure Bay is a convenient and safe place for any number of ships to take in wood and water during the summer months: but… — William Bligh Copy Share Image
Our plants had now increased to 252: as they were all kept on shore at the tent I augmented the guard there, though from… — William Bligh Copy Share Image
To function efficiently, any group of people or employees must have faith in their leader. — William Bligh Copy Share Image
All the 20th we were endeavouring to get into Adventure Bay but were prevented by variable winds. — William Bligh Copy Share Image
The ship was masted according to the proportion of the navy; but on my application the masts were shortened, as I thought them too… — William Bligh Copy Share Image
Very good wine was bought at ten pounds per pipe, the contract price; but the superior quality was fifteen pounds; and some of this… — William Bligh Copy Share Image
There is a degree of wretchedness and want among the lower class of people which is not anywhere so common as among the Spanish… — William Bligh Copy Share Image
On the night of the 1st of September we observed for the first time signs of the natives being in the neighbourhood. Fires were… — William Bligh Copy Share Image
The ship was named the Bounty: I was appointed to command her on the 16th of August 1787. — William Bligh Copy Share Image
