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Pumpkin Spice Hero: The Thrilling But Tragic True Story of Nutmeg

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The Perils of the Nutmeg Trade

This chapter discusses the risks faced by sailors in the nutmeg trade, including shipwrecks, diseases, starvation, and battles. It explores the challenges faced by the East India Company and the allure of stealing spices on the black market.

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