Edward Edwards
Voyage of H.M.S. 'Pandora' : $b despatched to arrest the mutineers of the 'Bounty' in the South Seas, 1790-91
"Voyage of H.M.S. 'Pandora'" by Captain Edward Edwards is a historical account written in the early 20th century that details the expedition dispatched to arrest the mutineers of the infamous "Bounty" after their rebellion in 1789. The narrative recounts the journey taken by Captain Edward Edwards and his crew as they traverse the South Seas, gather intelligence on the mutineers, and deal with the complexities arising from their mission, including shipwrecks and encounters with local natives. The opening of the account sets the stage for a gripping tale of maritime adventure and exploration. Edwards reflects on the historical context of the mutiny aboard the "Bounty", detailing the ship's intention to introduce breadfruit plants to Jamaica and the subsequent rebellion led by Fletcher Christian. The introduction also highlights the ill-fated nature of the voyage and the challenges faced by the crew of the "Pandora", including illness and navigation challenges as they search for the mutineers across the remote islands of the Pacific. Additionally, it provides insight into the characters involved, including the cold and methodical Captain Edwards himself and the irreverent surgeon George Hamilton, whose contrasting perspectives promise to enrich the narrative.