A Memoir Of The Late Captain Peter Heywood (1832) - Edward Tagart - Bog

""A Memoir Of The Late Captain Peter Heywood"" is a book written by Edward Tagart and published in 1832. It is a memoir of the life of Captain Peter Heywood, who was a British naval officer and a participant in the mutiny on the Bounty in 1789. Heywood was one of the mutineers who was captured and brought to trial, and he was eventually pardoned and reinstated in the Royal Navy. The book provides a detailed account of Heywood's life, including his early years, his naval career, and his involvement in the mutiny on the Bounty. It also discusses the events leading up to the mutiny, the mutiny itself, and the aftermath, including Heywood's trial and his eventual pardon. Tagart's memoir is based on Heywood's own writings, as well as other historical documents and accounts. It provides a unique perspective on the mutiny on the Bounty and sheds light on the life of a British naval officer in the late 18th century. The book is a valuable historical document and an interesting read for anyone interested in naval history or the mutiny on the Bounty specifically.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.