Pitcairn Island - the early history
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Rosalind A. Young
Pitcairn Islanders 1859-1880
This article appeared in Scribner's Monthly in May, 1881.
Pitcairn Islanders 1859-1880
First Party Returns
Second Party Returns
Arrival
First Weddings
Bad News and Blight
John Buffett Visits
Return to Norfolk?
Shipwrecks
Visiting Vessels
Trade
Visits and Gifts
Summing Up
Conclusion
Story of Pitcairn Island
Chapter I - The Bounty and the Mutineers
Chapter II - The Arrival at Pitcairn
Chapter III - The Mutineers Discovered
Chapter IV - The Gem of the Pacific
Chapter V - John Buffett and John Evans
Chapter VI - George Hun Nobbs. Death of John Adams
Chapter VII - Mr. Joshua Hill
Chapter VIII - The Flag of Old England
Chapter IX - The Queen's Birthday
Chapter X - Visit of H.M.S. Portland
Chapter XI - Removal to Norfolk Island
Chapter XII - A Goodly Heritage
Chapter XIII - Ho! for Pitcairn
Chapter XIV - An Unpleasant Surprise
Chapter XV - The Second Party Returns
Chapter XVI - The Reception
Chapter XVII - At Home Again
Chapter XVIII - Wreck of the Cornwallis
Chapter XIX - Visit of Rear-Admiral de Horsey
Chapter XX - Friendly Visits
Chapter XXI - The Wreck of the Oregon
Chapter XXII - Arrival of Mr. John I. Tay
Chapter XXIII - The Missionary Ship Pitcairn