Excerpt from Proceedings of the Court of Inquiry Appointed to Inquire Into the Intended Mutiny on Board the United States Brig. Of War Somers, on the High Seas: Held on Board the United States Ship North Carolina Lying at the Navy Yard, New-York; With a Full Account of the Execution of Spencer, Cromwell and Small, on Board Said Vessel
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed account of the events surrounding the mutiny on board the U.S. brig-of-war Somers in 1842. The author, a participant in the events, provides a firsthand account of the conspiracy led by Midshipman Philip Spencer to seize the vessel, murder the officers, and turn to piracy. The book delves into the broader context of naval discipline and punishment at the time, providing insights into the motivations of the mutineers and the challenges faced by the officers in maintaining order. Through the authorâs perspective, the reader gains a deeper understanding of the complexities of command, the fragility of authority, and the moral dilemmas that arise in situations where extreme measures must be taken to ensure the safety of a vessel and its crew. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781332914111_0
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