The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann Summary
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In 1740, the British warship Wager shipwrecked, unleashing mutiny, murder, and cannibalism. David Grann's meticulously researched tale reveals how multiple survivors told conflicting stories - including Lord Byron's grandfather, whose haunting journal inspired this unforgettable maritime mystery.
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A Maritime Nightmare Unfolds
In 1740, as Britain and Spain clashed in the War of Jenkins' Ear, a secret naval expedition set sail with dreams of capturing a Spanish treasure galleon worth millions. Six British warships departed Portsmouth under Commodore George Anson, including the hastily converted merchant vessel HMS Wager. The mission was doomed from the start. The ships were in disrepair, crews were largely pressed into service from London's slums and hospitals, and a devastating typhus outbreak swept through the ranks before they even left port. Among those aboard the Wager were Lieutenant David Cheap, who would later become its captain, and young midshipman John Byron (grandfather of the famous poet). As the squadron finally reached open waters, the rigid hierarchy of naval life established order. The captain's authority was absolute under the Articles of War, with marines ready to quell any hint of unrest. But this fragile social structure would soon face tests no one could have imagined. When the previous captain fell ill, David Cheap received a fateful promotion to command the Wager-placing him at the center of what would become one of history's most harrowing tales of survival, betrayal, and moral collapse. What happens when the thin veneer of civilization is stripped away? When starvation, desperation, and isolation push humans beyond their limits? The saga of the Wager would soon provide devastating answers.
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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