... memory of William Bligh, Esquire. F.R.S.. V see- Admiral of the Blue. The celebrated navigator who first transplanted the bread fruit tree from Otaheite to the West Indies, bravely fought the battles of his country, and died beloved. respected, and lamented ...

... exploration of unchartered bits of the globe but merely a botanical mission King George 111 backed the introduction the Bread Fruit tree into his West Indian possessions as a source of food Captain Bligh was sent to the South Pacific to get some and take ...