Very good wine was bought at ten pounds per pipe, the contract price; but the superior quality was fifteen pounds; and some of this was not much inferior to the best London Madeira. — William Bligh Copy Share Image
Beef also was difficult to be procured and exceedingly poor; the price nearly sixpence farthing per pound. — 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
