The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann

When the HMS Wager strands its crew on a desolate island, the fragile bonds of discipline shatter into a harrowing descent of betrayal and violence. David Grann masterfully reconstructs this forgotten true story, exposing the dark heart of survival where lawless chaos replaces the social order of the British Admiralty. This gripping narrative forces readers to confront the thin line between heroic endurance and cold-blooded ambition amidst the wreckage of the high seas.

ISBN: 9780307742490

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Publisher: Vintage

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