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The Custom of the Sea

The Custom of the Sea

HistoryTrue Crime
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1884, four shipwrecked sailors faced an impossible choice after their vessel sank in the South Atlantic. Stranded for weeks with no food or water, they resorted to a desperate act to survive. This book recounts the harrowing true story of their ordeal and the unprecedented legal trial that followed, challenging the very definition of justice and necessity at sea.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkInformativeThought-Provoking
SurvivalMorally GreySacrifice

Genres

History True Crime

About the author

H
Hanson

Hanson is an author specializing in accounting education. They are known for their work on the Century 21 Accounting series, including the 1st Year Course - Working Papers. Their books provide essential resources for students learning foundational accounting principles.