The Mutineers: A Tale of Old Days at Sea and of Adventures in the Far East as Benjamin Lathrop Set It Down Some Sixty Years Ago
1920
The Mutineers: A Tale of Old Days at Sea and of Adventures in the Far East as Benjamin Lathrop Set It Down Some Sixty Years Ago
1920
Adventure, American Literature, Novels
The Mutineers, a historical novel by Charles Boardman Hawes published in 1920, follows young sailor Benjamin Lathrop as he embarks on a voyage from Salem, Massachusetts, to Canton, China aboard the ship Island Princess. The narrative explores themes of adventure, treachery, and mutiny against the backdrop of maritime life and the exotic Far East. As Lathrop navigates the challenges of sea life, he encounters a diverse crew and faces personal trials that test his ambition and resolve.
