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Apr 17, 2023 · With his characteristic ability to follow his stories right through what seems their darkest moments, Grann brings out the horrors on the island and the terror of men crowded onto rickety crafts.
Mar 10, 2024 · The Wager is a spellbinding and thought-provoking read that cements Grann’s reputation as one of our finest nonfiction writers. By excavating this forgotten episode of maritime history, Grann sheds light on enduring truths about human nature and the myths nations tell about themselves.
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David Grann gave us a remarkable book — a story of this 18th-century British warship that wrecked along the coast of Patagonia. The survivors sailed thousands of miles to safety and later faced charges of mutiny.
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Apr 18, 2023 · Grann packs the narrative with fascinating details about life at sea—from scurvy-induced delirium to the mechanics of loading and firing a cannon—and makes excellent use of primary sources, including a firsthand account by 16-year-old midshipman John Byron, grandfather of the poet Lord Byron.
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Grann's rich storytelling presents the challenges of seafaring in the eighteenth century—storms, shipwrecks, hunger, and disease—and proves that the most effective learning should be fun. By the time readers finish The Wager, they will know much about the inner workings of the early British Empire without even realizing it.
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder is the fifth nonfiction book by American journalist David Grann. [1] The book focuses on the Wager Mutiny. It was published on April 18, 2023 by Doubleday. [2] [3] [4] The book became a bestseller, topping The New York Times best-seller list in the nonfiction category for its first week of ...
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Apr 18, 2023 · Grann’s recreation of the hidden world on a British warship rivals the work of Patrick O’Brian, his portrayal of the castaways’ desperate straits stands up to the classics of survival writing...
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