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Batavia's Graveyard: The True Story of the Mad Heretic Who Led History's Bloodiest Mutiny
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Fascinating true account of the mutiny, shipwreck on what is now known as Beacon Island near Australia and subsequent blood-filled killings. This involved a Dutch East India [VOC] ship Batavia on its way to Java in the 17th century. The mutiny was led by a half-crazed charismatic ship's officer with horrendous results. Conditions on shipboard as described were terrible. The epilogue described present-day archeological expeditions that found the results. The author researched very well, with both extensive primary and secondary material.
Highly recommended but the reader should have a strong stomach.
Highly recommended but the reader should have a strong stomach.
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September 27, 2017
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Dec 15, 2017 06:10PM
Thank you kindly for the book rec., Jane! :-)
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I dont have a strong stomach but maybe i can skip parts because this sounds interesting!! Thks!
Candace wrote: "I dont have a strong stomach but maybe i can skip parts because this sounds interesting!! Thks!"Or... your stomach may be stronger than you think! When the killing and retribution got too much I skimmed.
