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# Epic 2,500-mile sea survival saga 2023 Baillie Gifford Prize Longlist Top #1 Maritime History Bestseller The Wager: a tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder

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## Summary

> ⚓️ Set sail on the ultimate true tale of survival, mutiny, and mystery — don’t miss the story everyone’s talking about!

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## Key Features

- • **Complex Human Drama:** Explore the raw human conflict, mutiny, and moral ambiguity that challenges every notion of heroism and survival.
- • **Award-Winning Narrative:** Longlisted for the prestigious 2023 Baillie Gifford Prize, this book blends history and suspense flawlessly.
- • **Exclusive Insider Perspective:** Authored by David Grann, who spent weeks on-site, delivering unparalleled authenticity and depth.
- • **True Story of Grit & Survival:** Experience a harrowing 1742 shipwreck and mutiny with vivid, immersive storytelling backed by meticulous research.
- • **Unrivaled Maritime Masterpiece:** Dive into the #1 bestselling shipwreck and mutiny saga that’s redefining nonfiction adventure.

## Overview

The Wager is a critically acclaimed nonfiction bestseller that recounts the extraordinary 1742 shipwreck of His Majesty’s ship the Wager, a British vessel on a secret mission during the War of Jenkins’s Ear. Combining meticulous research and gripping narrative, David Grann reveals a dramatic tale of survival, mutiny, and murder as the crew battles starvation, anarchy, and a life-or-death court martial. Longlisted for the 2023 Baillie Gifford Prize, this book is a must-read for fans of maritime history, human endurance, and true adventure.

## Description

Buy The Wager: a tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder 1 by Grann, David (ISBN: 9781471183706) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 617 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1 in Ship References 1 in Maritime History & Piracy (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (41,671) |
| Dimensions  | 13 x 2.25 x 19.8 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 147118370X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1471183706 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 368 pages |
| Publication date  | 4 Jan. 2024 |
| Publisher  | Simon & Schuster UK |

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