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Summary and Analysis of The Wager - A Study Guide to David Grann's Book - cover

Summary and Analysis of The Wager - A Study Guide to David Grann's Book

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Maison d'édition: Snap Read

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Synopsis

Too busy to read it all? This quick summary and analysis of The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder provides key insights, making it ideal for before or after reading David Grann's book. Snap Read provides you with quality resources to become a well-informed reader.

In The Wager, David Grann recounts the harrowing true story of a British warship that wrecked off the coast of Patagonia in 1741. The surviving crew faced unimaginable hardships, leading to mutiny, murder, and a desperate struggle for survival. Their ordeal raises questions about leadership, loyalty, and the extremes of human behavior in the face of adversity.

This short summary and analysis includes:

	Background information about the book.
	Chapter-to-chapter summaries.
	Analyses.
	Important Quotes
	A helpful guide to better understand the original work.

The summary and analysis in this e-book are here to enhance your reading experience and help you appreciate a great book.
Disponible depuis: 06/05/2024.

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