Chapter 6
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men then made plans. They were desperately scared of the rumors of the cannibals
on the islands to the west so they decided to set course for the South American
coast. Riding the trade winds south with their make shift sails they were on
their way to what they hoped to be a speedy trip back to civilization. Each
boat was given enough bread and water to last thirty days and two tortoises. (pg.
99) With these provisions they hoped to make it to America quickly. I
personally think this plan was hopelessly flawed. The distance was over 2,000
miles whereas they could have taken their chances with the cannibals and been
on land sooner. Also they would have realized there were no cannibals anymore.
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