The Mutineer: A Romance of Pitcairn Island is a novel written by Louis Becke and published in 1898. The story is set in the aftermath of the infamous mutiny on the Bounty, which took place in 1789. The novel follows the life of a young sailor named Ned, who finds himself stranded on the remote and isolated Pitcairn Island, where the mutineers had settled with their Polynesian companions.Ned is taken in by the mutineers and their families, who have created a new society on the island. The novel explores the complex relationships and power struggles within this community, as well as the challenges that arise from living on a small, isolated island.The story also includes a love triangle between Ned, a beautiful young woman named Tehani, and one of the mutineers, John Adams. As Ned becomes more involved in the community and its conflicts, he must navigate his feelings for Tehani and his loyalty to the mutineers.The Mutineer: A Romance of Pitcairn Island is a thrilling tale of adventure, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a unique and fascinating historical event. Becke's vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants, as well as his exploration of the psychological and emotional complexities of the characters, make this a compelling and unforgettable read.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.