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The Wager

A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

by David Grann · 2023 · 352 pages

Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Ryan Tubridy
Ryan Tubridy
Recommended by 2 elites

Recommended by 2 Elites

Ryan Tubridy

Barack Obama

About This Book

In 1740, the HMS Wager set sail from England on a secret mission to intercept a Spanish treasure galleon. After wrecking on a desolate island off the coast of Patagonia, the crew descended into anarchy and mutiny, leading to a dramatic legal battle upon their return.

Book Details

Published

2023

Pages

352

Language

en

ISBN

9780385534260

Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award for Best History & Biography (2023)BookBrowse Nonfiction Award (2023)

Audiobook Available

8h 28m
Narrated by Dion Graham

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