1919, Tahiti. Deux anciens pilotes américains, marqués par la Grande Guerre, choisissent de tout quitter pour un rêve : explorer les îles paradisiaques du Pacifique Sud.

1789, Pacifique Sud : à bord du Bounty, la tension monte entre l’équipage et le capitaine Bligh, dont la brutalité pousse les hommes à la révolte.

The Bounty Trilogy: The Complete Series by James Norman Hall and Charles Nordhoff is a classic adventure saga based on the dramatic true events surrounding the British ship HMS Bounty. The trilogy includes the novels Mutiny on the Bounty, Men Against the Sea, and Pitcairn's Island. The story begins with the famous Mutiny on the Bounty, when part of the crew rebelled against the strict and often harsh leadership of Captain William Bligh during a voyage across the Pacific Ocean. The first novel describes the growing tensions aboard the ship and the dramatic rebellion that changed the lives of everyone involved. In Men Against the Sea, the narrative follows Captain Bligh and the loyal sailors who were forced into a small open boat after the mutiny. Their extraordinary journey across thousands of miles of ocean becomes a story of courage, endurance, and survival. The final volume, Pitcairn's Island, tells the story of the mutineers who settled on a remote Pacific island, attempting to build a new society while facing internal conflict and isolation. Combining historical research with vivid storytelling, The Bounty Trilogy is an exciting tale of adventure, leadership, and survival that has become one of the most celebrated maritime stories in modern literature.

The Complete Bounty Trilogy by James Norman Hall (co-written with Charles Nordhoff) is an epic retelling of one of the most legendary maritime events in history-the mutiny aboard HMS Bounty and its dramatic aftermath. This illustrated edition presents all three volumes-Mutiny on the Bounty, Men Against the Sea, and Pitcairn's Island-in a single comprehensive collection. The trilogy begins with Mutiny on the Bounty, which recounts the oppressive conditions under Captain William Bligh and the growing unrest that culminates in the infamous revolt led by Fletcher Christian. The story immerses readers in life aboard an eighteenth-century naval vessel, portraying loyalty, courage, and the human consequences of conflict at sea. In Men Against the Sea, the narrative follows Bligh and his loyal crew on a harrowing 3,600-mile voyage across the Pacific in a small open boat, facing starvation, storms, and near-impossible odds. Their survival becomes a testament to endurance, skill, and determination. Pitcairn's Island concludes the saga with the mutineers' settlement on a remote Pacific island, exploring themes of isolation, morality, and the attempt to create a new society. The novel reflects on human ambition, leadership, and the consequences of rebellion in a vividly rendered tropical setting. Richly illustrated and historically detailed, this edition brings the legendary saga to life for modern readers. The Complete Bounty Trilogy is an unforgettable adventure series that combines maritime history, drama, and the timeless spirit of exploration.

Finally returning from the horrors of World War I, James Hall and Charles Nordhoff follow their dream of touring the South Pacific. A fascinating non-fiction account of two americans' meeting with life in French Polynesia in the late 1910s, "Faery Lands of the South Seas" is classic adventure travel at its best. Charles Nordhoff (1887-1947) and James Norman Hall (1887-1951) were American writers, best known for their collaborations. Their major works include the novel "The Bounty Trilogy" (1940).