The Custom of the Sea: A Shocking True Tale of Shipwreck, Murder, and the Last Taboo

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Book Synopsis: "The nightmarish events of the shipwreck are reported with real power." - New York Times Book Review Adrift at sea, your food and water gone, you are slowly starving to death: what would you do to survive? On May 19, 1884, the yacht Mignonette set sail from Southampton, England, bound for Australia. Halfway through the voyage, the crew were beset by a monstrous storm off the coast of West Africa, and the Mignonette was sunk by a massive forty-foot wave. Cast adrift a thousand miles from landfall with no food or water and faced with almost certain death, the captain resorted to a grisly practice common among seamen of the time: the "custom of the sea." While the others watched, the captain killed the weakest of them, the cabin boy, and his body was eaten. In this riveting account of the ordeal of the crew and the sensational trial that followed, Hanson recreates the shocking events that held a nation spellbound. Drawing from newspaper accounts, personal letters, court proceedings, and first-person accounts, he has brilliantly told a tale rife with moral dilemmas.

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Experience the chilling true story that will leave you breathless with "The Custom of the Sea: A Shocking True Tale of Shipwreck, Murder, and the Last Taboo." Delve into the depths of despair as you embark on a journey that will test the limits of human survival. Every page drips with vivid descriptions that will transport you back to the fateful day when the Mignonette sank into the treacherous sea. Don't just read a book; immerse yourself in an incredible adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

Uncover the secrets of the deep with this page-turning masterpiece. Prepare to be captivated by the heart-wrenching tale of a crew stranded at sea, clinging to hope in the face of unimaginable odds. As you follow their struggle, your emotions will run high, and you will find yourself pondering the age-old question: What would you do to survive? Brace yourself for a thrilling rollercoaster ride of suspense and intrigue that will leave you questioning the darkest corners of human nature.

Step into the shoes of the brave sailors who faced a harrowing choice in order to stay alive. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, author Hanson brings to life this haunting historical account. You will witness the gripping drama unfold as the horrifying reality of the "custom of the sea" is exposed. Prepare to be shocked as you are immersed in a world where desperation and the will to survive collide, forcing ordinary men to make extraordinary decisions.

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