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The New Yorker Radio Hour

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Journey to Weijer Island and the History of British Castaways

The chapter discusses the author's journey to Weijer Island, where they discovered the history of British castaways who were abandoned on nearby islands. They explore the desolate landscape, find wild celery used to cure scurvy, and reflect on how their trip helped them understand the castaways' journals better.

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