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Batavia s Graveyard: The True Story of the Mad Heretic Who Led History s Bloodiest Mutiny
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From the bestselling author of Tulipomania comes Batavias Graveyard, the spellbinding true story of mutiny, shipwreck, murder, and survival.It was the autumn of 1628, and the Batavia, the Dutch East India Companys flagship, was loaded with a kings ransom in gold, silver, and gems for her maiden voyage to Java. The Batavia was the pride of the Companys fleet, a tangible symbol of the worlds richest and most powerful commercial monopoly. She set sail with great fanfare, but the Batavia and her gold would never reach Java, for the Company had also sent along a new employee, Jeronimus Corneliszoon, a bankrupt and disgraced man who possessed disarming charisma and dangerously heretical ideas.With the help of a few disgruntled sailors, Jeronimus soon sparked a mutiny that seemed certain to succeedbut for one unplanned event: In the dark morning hours of June 3, the Batavia smashed through a coral reef and ran aground on a small chain of islands near Australia. The commander of the ship and the skipper evaded the mutineers by escaping in a tiny lifeboat and setting a course for Javasome 1,800 miles northto summon help. Nearly all of the passengers survived the wreck and found themselves trapped on a bleak coral island without water, food, or shelter. Leaderless, unarmed, and unaware of Jeronimuss treachery, they were at the mercy of the mutineers.Jeronimus took control almost immediately, preaching his own twisted version of heresy hed learned in Hollands secret Anabaptist societies. More than 100 people died at his command in the months that followed. Before long, an allout war erupted between the mutineers and a small group of soldiers led by Wiebbe Hayes, the one man brave enough to challenge Jeronimuss band of butchers.Unluckily for the mutineers, the Batavias commander had raised the alarm in Java, and at the height of the violence the Companys gunboats sailed over the horizon. Jeronimus and his mutineers would meet an end almost as gruesome as that of the innocents whose blood had run on the small island they called Batavias Graveyard.Impeccably researched and beautifully written, Batavias Graveyard is the next classic of narrative nonfiction, the book that secures Mike Dashs place as one of the finest writers of the genre.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Batavia's Graveyard? A: The main theme of Batavia's Graveyard revolves around mutiny, survival, and the human capacity for both cruelty and leadership in dire circumstances.
- Q: Who is the author of Batavia's Graveyard? A: The author of Batavia's Graveyard is Mike Dash, known for his engaging narrative nonfiction.
- Q: What historical event does the book describe? A: The book describes the true story of the Batavia shipwreck in 1628 and the subsequent mutiny that led to violence and survival struggles among the survivors.
- Q: Is Batavia's Graveyard suitable for young readers? A: Due to its mature themes, including mutiny and violence, Batavia's Graveyard is recommended for older teens and adults.
- Q: How many pages does Batavia's Graveyard have? A: Batavia's Graveyard has a total of 382 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: Batavia's Graveyard is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was Batavia's Graveyard published? A: Batavia's Graveyard was published on February 12, 2002.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition, indicating it has not been previously used.
- Q: What genre does Batavia's Graveyard fall under? A: Batavia's Graveyard falls under the genre of narrative nonfiction, focusing on historical events.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the storyline? A: The storyline follows the Batavia ship's tragic fate, the rise of mutiny led by Jeronimus Corneliszoon, and the desperate struggle for survival among its passengers and crew after the shipwreck.