The pretender of Pitcairn Island : Joshua W. Hill - the man who would be king among the Bounty mutineers /Tillman W. Nechtman.

This book provides a detailed account of the life of Joshua W Hill, an American adventurer who served as the self-appointed leader of Pitcairn Island, populated by the descendants of mutineers on the Bounty, under controversial circumstances between 1832 and 1838. The author uses this incident as background to explore the broader history of British imperialism and colonialism, both on Pitcairn and in the Pacific region more generally. Includes black and white illustrations throughout.