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The white man's barbaric burden

The Wager is a fantastical historical account of the white man who sees himself as a hero when the beast lies within

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Veenu Sandhu
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder 
Author:  David Grann
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Pages: 329
Price: Rs 799

Take your feet off the ground and step into the wooden world of a ship — a very old ship. Mind you, this is no cruise on an antique vessel. Once on board, you will find yourself taking a treacherous journey through tempestuous seas and icy winds. You will have to steer past jagged rocks lurking beneath ominous waters and escape enemy frigates shrouded by dense mist. In this rat- and cockroach-infested world of wood, you will also encounter putrid smells and diseases such

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