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Title:
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Wager, The |
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Authors:
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Grann, David |
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Genre:
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Non Fiction |
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Pages:
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352 |
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Year:
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2023 |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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The coast of Patagonia has been the watery grave for many a ship, including HMS Wager, shipwrecked in 1741 while chasing a Spanish galleon. For the two parties of men who miraculously survive, one washing up in Chile and the other in Brazil, there are more challenges to come when they eventually return to Britain, needing to convince the authorities they are heroes not mutineers.
Subtitled 'a tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder', this is the enthralling and suspenseful story of men desperate to survive in the age of The Empire, distinguished by its meticulous research and its fascinating details about life at sea.
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Categories:
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Non fiction, Biography, Adventure/Exploration, Historical, Morals/Ethics, Tragedy/disaster, 2025 Titles |
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Reviews
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By: TAUP 011
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2025-07-02 14:39:57 |
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A rip-roaring read that could equally be played out today - money, politics, those who have and those who haven't. |
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By: CHCH 344
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2025-05-12 10:30:01 |
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Well-written. Really enjoyed it - we were surprised how much we liked it. |
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By: TAIH 002
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2025-03-12 13:09:46 |
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We REALLY enjoyed this book, it was a real insight into life in the 1700s - and created discussion on many subjects! We highly recommend it to other clubs. |
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By: CHCH 527
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2025-02-27 12:07:23 |
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Our best read so far - very well researched , fascinating story of exploration, adventure, and ultimately survival in a desolate part of the world. |
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By: NAP 005
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2025-02-15 20:42:13 |
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Very well researched and written so it was a fascinating read. We learnt so much. |
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