Episode 485: Neal Stephenson: Bonanza/The Juncto (6)
American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)
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Survival and Secrets on the High Seas
This chapter chronicles the harrowing journey of characters on a ship facing scurvy and chaos, culminating in the catastrophic explosion of the Manila Galleon. As survival instincts kick in, themes of greed, mutiny, and hidden alchemical missions emerge against the backdrop of a relentless quest for treasure.
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