![]() ![]() ![]() We learn about the ship's captain, George Pollard Jr., and his first mate, Owen Chase, as well as the rest of the crew. In this first part of the book, Grann sets the stage by introducing us to the crew of the Essex and their ill-fated voyage. Grann is a master storyteller, and he uses his considerable talents to weave together a narrative that is both suspenseful and informative. "The Wager" by David Grann is a gripping and thoroughly researched account of the shipwreck of the whaleship Essex and the harrowing events that followed. The book is divided into five parts, with the first part setting the scene and introducing the main characters. ![]() The book is based on historical events and primary sources, including the journals of the ship's captain, first mate, and other crew members. "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder" is a non-fiction book written by David Grann that tells the story of the ill-fated voyage of the whaleship "Essex" and the events that followed. Today, I want to share my thoughts on a book that I recently finished reading - "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder" by David Grann. Hello everyone, and welcome to my second book review. ![]()
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