Batavia's Graveyard by Mike Dash
The True Story of the Mad Heretic Who Led History's Bloodiest Mutiny
The book delves into the harrowing true story of the Dutch East India Company ship, Batavia, which wrecked on a coral reef off the coast of Australia in 1629. It explores the ensuing chaos and mutiny led by the ship's undermerchant, Jeronimus Cornelisz, who seized control and orchestrated a brutal reign of terror over the survivors. The narrative vividly recounts the struggle for survival, the descent into madness, and the eventual rescue and justice that followed, painting a gripping picture of human nature under extreme duress.
- Published
- 2002
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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