A Memoir Of The Late Captain Peter Heywood (1832)

A Memoir Of The Late Captain Peter Heywood is a book written by Edward Tagart in 1832. The book is a memoir of Captain Peter Heywood, who was a naval officer in the British Royal Navy during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Heywood was famously involved in the mutiny on the HMS Bounty in 1789, which was led by Fletcher Christian.The book provides a detailed account of Heywood's life, including his childhood, his naval career, and his involvement in the mutiny on the HMS Bounty. Heywood was one of the few mutineers who was captured and brought to trial, and the book provides an in-depth look at his trial and the events that led up to it.The book also includes personal letters and documents from Heywood, as well as accounts from his family and friends. It provides a unique insight into the life of a naval officer during this time period, as well as the events surrounding the mutiny on the HMS Bounty.Overall, A Memoir Of The Late Captain Peter Heywood is a fascinating historical account that provides a glimpse into the life of a naval officer during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, as well as the infamous mutiny on the HMS Bounty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.