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The Wide Wide Sea

by Hampton Sides

Audiobook Narrated by Peter Noble 15 hrs and 41 mins

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Hampton Sides delivers a masterful account of Captain James Cook's final, fateful voyage across the Pacific. This gripping narrative follows the legendary explorer's third expedition as he searches for the fabled Northwest Passage, navigating uncharted waters and encountering indigenous peoples across the vast ocean.

Sides brings fresh perspective to one of history's most enigmatic figures, exploring both Cook's extraordinary achievements and the darker consequences of his encounters with native populations. The book culminates in the dramatic and violent events at Kealakekua Bay in Hawaii, where Cook met his controversial end. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this is essential reading for anyone fascinated by the age of exploration and its profound impact on the Pacific world.