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Summary of David Grann's The Wager

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Get the Summary of David Grann's The Wager in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. David Cheap, first lieutenant on the Centurion, sought redemption from his troubled past by joining Captain George Anson's squadron on a mission to disrupt Spanish commerce in the Pacific. Despite delays and a shortage of skilled crew due to Britain's lack of conscription, the squadron set sail with a reluctant and poorly equipped crew. John Byron, a young midshipman aboard the Wager, documented the harsh realities of life at sea, including the rigid social hierarchy and the crew's diverse backgrounds...

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