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Journal of a cruise of the United States schooner Dolphin, among the islands of the Pacific Ocean; and a visit to the Mulgrave Islands, in pursuit of the mutineers of the whaleship Globe

By Hiram Paulding
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The narrative records a United States naval schooner's Pacific cruise sent to locate mutineers who seized a whale ship, combining a shipboard log with detailed descriptions of previously little-known islands, their geography, resources, and inhabitants. It recounts coastal visits, difficulties obtaining supplies, encounters with local settlements, and efforts to aid victims left ashore, alongside observations of navigation, climate, and indigenous customs, ceremonies, and dwelling conditions. Practical matters of seamanship, logistics, and the mission's humanitarian and law-enforcement aims are interwoven with natural history notes and maps, producing a plain, observational account of exploration, contact, and maritime operations in remote oceanic regions.

About the Author

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Hiram Paulding

Hiram Paulding was an American naval officer and author, best known for his work "Journal of a Cruise of the United States Schooner Dolphin, Among the Islands of the Pacific Ocean; and a Visit to the Mulgrave Islands, in Pursuit of the Mutineers of the Whaleship Globe." This narrative recounts his experiences during a naval expedition in the Pacific, providing insights into maritime life and the challenges faced during the pursuit of mutineers. Paulding's writings contribute to the understanding of naval history and exploration in the 19th century.

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