Dash, Mike
Batavia's Graveyard: The True Story Of The Mad Heretic Who Led History's Bloodiest Mutiny
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753816844
- author:
- Dash, Mike
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 128 mm X 194 mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Batavia's Graveyard is a chilling account of one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. In 1629, the Dutch East Indiaman Batavia ran aground off the coast of Australia, leaving 332 people stranded on a tiny coral island. The survivors were subjected to a brutal and ruthless killing spree by a group of mutineers, resulting in fewer than 80 people being rescued three months later. This harrowing story is based on meticulous research and sheds light on a dark period in maritime history. The author's detailed account provides a gripping and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in maritime history, mutiny, and the early days of European exploration in Australia. With its gripping narrative and well-researched facts, Batavia's Graveyard is a compelling read for anyone fascinated by the darker side of history.
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