"Captain Bligh came on deck and gazed ahead. There it was at last-Tahiti. The sailors had heard fantastic stories about this island paradise on the far side of the world, and they were eager to see if the tales were true. Bligh had been there before, and he knew what to expect. But there was trouble brewing below deck, and what happened on the Bounty was something Bligh never expected." This fascinating historical adventure is illustrated with full-color watercolors. Includes a list of resources. A 2008 IRA Teachers' Choices selection.
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