Journal of a cruise of the United States schooner Dolphin, among the islands of the Pacific Ocean; and a visit to the Mulgrave Islands, in pursuit of the mutineers of the whaleship Globe

"Journal of a Cruise of the United States Schooner Dolphin, Among the Islands of the Pacific Ocean" by Hiram Paulding is a gripping historical account of a naval pursuit in the 1800s. It chronicles the voyage of the USS Dolphin as it navigates the vast Pacific Ocean, hunting mutineers who committed terrible crimes aboard the whaleship Globe and escaped to the remote Mulgrave Islands. Beyond the pursuit, the journal unveils vibrant portraits of diverse island cultures, showcases the challenges of maritime exploration, and captures the interactions between the crew and the indigenous people they encounter along the Peruvian coast, giving insight into a world of adventure.