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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780521383707
- Book Title
- Mr. Bligh's Bad Language : Passion, Power and Theater on the Bounty
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Item Length
- 9.3 in
- Publication Year
- 1992
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Transportation, Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Adventurers & Explorers, General, Ships & Shipbuilding / History, Europe / Great Britain / General, Oceania
- Item Weight
- 27.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 459 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521383706
ISBN-13
9780521383707
eBay Product ID (ePID)
626151
Product Key Features
Book Title
Mr. Bligh's Bad Language : Passion, Power and Theater on the Bounty
Number of Pages
459 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Adventurers & Explorers, General, Ships & Shipbuilding / History, Europe / Great Britain / General, Oceania
Publication Year
1992
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Transportation, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
27.6 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
91-034318
Reviews
'The author brilliantly proves his thesis. He sets the Bounty not only in it's natural environment, the sea and already well researched, but he adds it's place in the social world as it was at the time in England and Tahiti … This is a book of scholarship which I most strongly recommend to those interested in human relationships and the effect of the environment on these very fragile flowers.' Rear Admiral Peter Dingeman, Nautical Books Review, ' … a powerful new account of an event that has, over two centuries, helped to define our modern understandings of tyranny and resistance … imaginative and learned, engaging and entertaining, much to be enjoyed by anyone interested in society and culture of wooden ships and iron men.' Marcus Rediker, Georgetown University, ' ... a powerful new account of an event that has, over two centuries, helped to define our modern understandings of tyranny and resistance ... imaginative and learned, engaging and entertaining, much to be enjoyed by anyone interested in society and culture of wooden ships and iron men.'Marcus Rediker, Georgetown University, ' … succeeds in providing new insight … Dening picks at the bare bones of the Fletcher Christian versus William Bligh story to reconstruct a breathing body.' New Statesman and Society, ‘He uses the career of Captain Bligh to brilliant effect as a parable about power, symbol-making, the working of history … This is a densely written work, scrupulous in its scholarship, absorbing in its detail and narrative scope.’Daily Telegraph, "...after only a short time with Mr. Bligh's Bad Language, readers will recognize that this is a truly major historical work that transcends Bligh and the BountyI voyage to confront much broader historical questioins involving analysis, interpretation, and research." The Northern Mariner, ' ... succeeds in providing new insight ... Dening picks at the bare bones of the Fletcher Christian versus William Bligh story to reconstruct a breathing body.'New Statesman and Society, ‘ … succeeds in providing new insight … Dening picks at the bare bones of the Fletcher Christian versus William Bligh story to reconstruct a breathing body.’New Statesman and Society, 'Greg Dening treats his subject with scholarly thoroughness, presenting the data of the mutiny on the 'Bounty' against a clearly etched background of contemporary maritime conditions, the harsh realities of life at sea and the extensive mythology that the event has engendered, not least in the romantic films that have distorted the truth in favour of dramatic impression.'The Keswick Reminder, ‘Greg Dening treats his subject with scholarly thoroughness, presenting the data of the mutiny on the ‘Bounty’ against a clearly etched background of contemporary maritime conditions, the harsh realities of life at sea and the extensive mythology that the event has engendered, not least in the romantic films that have distorted the truth in favour of dramatic impression.’The Keswick Reminder, ' ... a powerful new account of an event that has, over two centuries, helped to define our modern understandings of tyranny and resistance ... imaginative and learned, engaging and entertaining, much to be enjoyed by anyone interested in society and culture of wooden ships and iron men.' Marcus Rediker, Georgetown University, 'He uses the career of Captain Bligh to brilliant effect as a parable about power, symbol-making, the working of history ... This is a densely written work, scrupulous in its scholarship, absorbing in its detail and narrative scope.' Daily Telegraph, 'The author brilliantly proves his thesis. He sets the Bounty not only in it's natural environment, the sea and already well researched, but he adds it's place in the social world as it was at the time in England and Tahiti ... This is a book of scholarship which I most strongly recommend to those interested in human relationships and the effect of the environment on these very fragile flowers.' Rear Admiral Peter Dingeman, Nautical Books Review, ‘The author brilliantly proves his thesis. He sets the Bounty not only in it’s natural environment, the sea and already well researched, but he adds it's place in the social world as it was at the time in England and Tahiti … This is a book of scholarship which I most strongly recommend to those interested in human relationships and the effect of the environment on these very fragile flowers.’Rear Admiral Peter Dingeman, Nautical Books Review, ' ... succeeds in providing new insight ... Dening picks at the bare bones of the Fletcher Christian versus William Bligh story to reconstruct a breathing body.' New Statesman and Society, ‘ … a powerful new account of an event that has, over two centuries, helped to define our modern understandings of tyranny and resistance … imaginative and learned, engaging and entertaining, much to be enjoyed by anyone interested in society and culture of wooden ships and iron men.’Marcus Rediker, Georgetown University, 'Greg Dening treats his subject with scholarly thoroughness, presenting the data of the mutiny on the 'Bounty' against a clearly etched background of contemporary maritime conditions, the harsh realities of life at sea and the extensive mythology that the event has engendered, not least in the romantic films that have distorted the truth in favour of dramatic impression.' The Keswick Reminder, 'He uses the career of Captain Bligh to brilliant effect as a parable about power, symbol-making, the working of history … This is a densely written work, scrupulous in its scholarship, absorbing in its detail and narrative scope.' Daily Telegraph, 'The author brilliantly proves his thesis. He sets the Bounty not only in it's natural environment, the sea and already well researched, but he adds it's place in the social world as it was at the time in England and Tahiti ... This is a book of scholarship which I most strongly recommend to those interested in human relationships and the effect of the environment on these very fragile flowers.'Rear Admiral Peter Dingeman, Nautical Books Review, 'He uses the career of Captain Bligh to brilliant effect as a parable about power, symbol-making, the working of history ... This is a densely written work, scrupulous in its scholarship, absorbing in its detail and narrative scope.'Daily Telegraph
Synopsis
Captain Bligh is a cliche of our times for the extravagant and violent misuse of power. In fact, William Bligh was one of the least physically violent disciplinarians in the British navy. That paradox inspires the author to ask why, then, did Bligh have a mutiny? Its answer is to display the theatricality of naval institutions and the mythologizing power of history. Mr Bligh's Bad Language is an anthropological and historical study of the mutiny on the Bounty, and its role in society and culture. Throughout the book, Greg Dening draws on a wide range of intellectual influences, ending with the cinematic versions of the mutiny in the twentieth century., William Bligh was one of the least physically violent disciplinarians in the British Navy, why, then, did he have a mutiny? Mr Bligh's Bad Language is a study of the mutiny on the Bounty, and its role in society and culture. Greg Dening draws on a wide range of influences, including modern cinematic portrayals., "Captain Bligh" is a cliche of our times for the extravagant and violent misuse of power. In fact, William Bligh was one of the least physically violent disciplinarians in the British navy. That paradox inspires the author to ask why, then, did Bligh have a mutiny? Its answer is to display the theatricality of naval institutions and the mythologizing power of history. Mr Bligh's Bad Language is an anthropological and historical study of the mutiny on the Bounty, and its role in society and culture. Throughout the book, Greg Dening draws on a wide range of intellectual influences, ending with the cinematic versions of the mutiny in the twentieth century.
LC Classification Number
DU800 .D43 1992
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- 2***0 (14)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book’s appearance matched the photos provided and description of the listing. The seller sold it to me for an amazing price given the quality of the item and responded quickly to any inquiries I had. I’m very happy with my purchase and will definitely be buying from this seller again in the future.Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell (2021, Hardcover, GOOD) (#396895392588)
- o***r (7674)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseLots of Titles. Book as described. Carefully Packaged. Fast Shipping. Great Price. A Good Place to buy my next Books.
- e***k (293)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAs described. Fast shipping. I recommend wrapping books in paper or bubble wrap to prevent damage to spine and covers.Angels : God's Secret Agents by Billy Graham (1977, Mass Market, GOOD, *VINTAGE) (#395806610975)