Audiobook The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder (2023 B&N Author of the Year) by David Grann in the ListenBook app
Want to listen to the audiobook The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder (2023 B&N Author of the Year) written by David Grann
ListenBook is here to help!
In ListenBook you can listen The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder (2023 B&N Author of the Year) and any other audiobooks you download from the internet.
ListenBook is the easiest and most convenient app for listening to audiobooks
in MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad!
Book description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.A Best Book of the Year: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, TIME, Smithsonian, NPR, Vulture, Kirkus Reviews"Riveting...Reads like a thriller, tackling a multilayered history-and imperialism-with gusto." -Time "A tour de force of narrative nonfiction." -The Wall Street JournalOn January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty's Ship the Wager, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain. While the Wager had been chasing a Spanish treasure-filled galleon known as "the prize of all the oceans," it had wrecked on a desolate island off the coast of Patagonia. The men, after being marooned for months and facing starvation, built the flimsy craft and sailed for more than a hundred days, traversing nearly 3,000 miles of storm-wracked seas. They were greeted as heroes.But then ... six months later, another, even more decrepit craft landed on the coast of Chile. This boat contained just three castaways, and they told a very different story. The thirty sailors who landed in Brazil were not heroes - they were mutineers. The first group responded with countercharges of their own, of a tyrannical and murderous senior officer and his henchmen. It became clear that while stranded on the island the crew had fallen into anarchy, with warring factions fighting for dominion over the barren wilderness. As accusations of treachery and murder flew, the Admiralty convened a court martial to determine who was telling the truth. The stakes were life-and-death-for whomever the court found guilty could hang.The Wager is a grand tale of human behavior at the extremes told by one of our greatest nonfiction writers. Grann's recreation of the hidden world on a British warship rivals the work of Patrick O'Brian, his portrayal of the castaways' desperate straits stands up to the classics of survival writing such as The Endurance, and his account of the court martial has the savvy of a Scott Turow thriller. As always with Grann's work, the incredible twists of the narrative hold the reader spellbound.
I appreciate the minimal ads – it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's a game-changer. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions.
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. Bookmarking on ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off – no more searching for my spot! Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. Audiobooks have become my bedtime companions, soothing me into a peaceful sleep. ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
I'm grateful for this app, as it allows me to keep up with my reading even while multitasking. ListenBook's detailed statistics feature helps me keep track of my listening habits. It's amazing to see how much I've learned from all those audiobooks!
💡 Seamlessly weaving audiobooks into my daily routine – this app's functionality has redefined how I enjoy books. 📱📖 Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's design is a reader's dream. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
I can't get enough of this app's versatile features – from playback speed to bookmarking, it's all there. Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. 📖🔊 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. I've found my new favorite narrator! Their voice was perfectly suited to this material, with just the right blend of authority and approachability. The production quality was broadcast-level - no distracting breaths, clicks, or inconsistent volume. Already looking for more of their work.
Audiobooks have never been this engaging – this app takes them to the next level. This app's convenience has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again. ListenBook has completely elevated my audiobook experience. It's an integral part of my daily routine.
I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is truly impressive. Easy access to chapters and silky-smooth playback. Love it! The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. ListenBook has made my daily routines more vibrant and exciting with its immersive features.
📚 Who needs TV when you have this app? Every moment is a storytelling session! 📺🎧 Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a standout.
The ability to listen to books while multitasking is a game-changer for me. I've become addicted to this app – in the best possible way! 🎉 Finding the perfect audiobook is a breeze with this app's robust search and recommendation features. My reading list has never been better! 📚💫 The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable. The narrators on this app are truly talented – they bring characters to life. Audiobooks have become my go-to entertainment, and this app is the reason.
This app has turned audiobook listening into a daily ritual for me. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. This app's sleek design and effortless navigation have made my audiobook journey a true delight. 💡 Seamlessly weaving audiobooks into my daily routine – this app's functionality has redefined how I enjoy books. 📱📖 The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library.
💼 Enhancing work-from-home productivity – audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. 💻📖 The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer.
The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance!
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. 🚶♀️🎧 Enjoying the great outdoors while immersing myself in fantastic tales – walking never felt this magical! 🏞️📚 💼 Balancing responsibilities with relaxation – audiobooks make even mundane tasks feel like an escape. 💻📖 ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized.
🎉 My audiobook haven – this app is like a door to endless adventures and knowledge! 📚🔑 Efficient audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is a revelation. Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed.
🎉📚 Rekindling my passion for books – this app has sparked a reading revolution in my daily life! 🔥📖 Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy. ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue. ListenBook has changed the way I listen to audiobooks. The app is so easy to use.
I can't believe how convenient this app has made my reading experience. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly.
Trusted by over 100,000 users across the globe
What is ListenBook?
Why ListenBook?
How does it work?
1
Download audiobooks from any site in any of the supported formats.
2
Add audiobooks to the app using any of the many download methods available.
3
Listen to audiobooks by controlling playback from your phone, headphones, Apple Watch or CarPlay.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
App for those who love audiobooks
ListenBook has the features you need no matter what you are listening to
Listening to fiction
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Listening to audio lectures
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience
Every day, thousands of people download ListenBook to listen to audiobooks.
Now it's your turn to listen to audiobooks without distraction!
