Mutiny : A History of Naval Insurrection

From the early days of fighting sail to the modern steel machines of the world¹s navies, sailors have always endured many hardships. For dissatisfaction to swell into open rebellion and mutiny is a ship captain¹s worst fear. This book provides a fascinating account of the history behind the most dreaded of military terms. From Magellan¹s expedition to circumnavigate the globe and the infamous HMS Bounty and battleship Potemkin insurrections to the demonstrations aboard the U.S. aircraft carriers Kitty Hawk and Constellation, this gripping narrative delivers voyage after voyage of life and death situations where men dared to defy military authority. Black and White photos and illustrations.Guttridge, Leonard F. is the author of 'Mutiny : A History of Naval Insurrection', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756771348 and ISBN 075677134X.