The wide wide sea : imperial ambition, first contact and the fateful final voyage of Captain James Cook
Sides, Hampton2024
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Click and Collect for The wide wide sea : imperial ambition, first contact and the fateful final voyage of Captain James CookFrom New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides comes an epic account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration - the fateful final journey of Captain James Cook. On July 12th, 1776, Captain James Cook began his third voyage in HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, in Hawaii, Cook was killed - stabbed by the indigenous population. What brought Cook to this end, so far from his reputation? Cook was renowned for humane leadership, dedication to science and respect for indigenous societies. Cook's new voyage carried secret orders, and the Captain grew strange, delivering savage punishments and leading his ships into danger. The mission revealed the sharp edge of a colonial sword, leaving catastrophe in its wake. And, on the shores of Hawaii, Cook's expedition finally tore itself apart...
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Author:
Sides, Hampton, author
Imprint:
[London] : Penguin Michael Joseph, 2024.©2024
Collation:
xxiii, 408 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly colour), map ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-388) and index.
ISBN:
978024143737797802414373779780241437377
Dewey class:
910.92B910996.902
Language:
English
Subject:
Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- TravelCook, James, 1728-1779 -- Death and burialVoyages around the world -- History -- 18th centuryScientific expeditions -- History -- 18th centuryPacific Area -- Discovery and explorationOceania -- Discovery and explorationPacific Coast (North America) -- Discovery and explorationNortheast Passage -- Discovery and explorationNorthwest Passage -- Discovery and explorationArctic regions -- Discovery and exploration -- British
BRN:
560986
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Countries | 910 SID | On Reserve Shelf - Awaiting collection within 10 days of this date. (Set: 16 Jun 2025) |
| Sandringham Library | Non Fiction | 996.902 | On order |
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