Hampton Sides' The Wide Wide Sea provides an account of the final voyage of Captain James Cook, emphasizing the dramatic encounters and tragic events that defined this historical journey. Sides delves into the 18th-century world of maritime exploration, highlighting the complexities and significance of Cook's interactions with Indigenous populations. The narrative offers a detailed examination of imperial ambition, first contact, and the fateful consequences of exploration, shedding light on a pivotal moment in history with clarity and depth.
About Hampton Sides
Hampton Sides is an American historian and journalist renowned for his narrative nonfiction focusing on exploration and adventure. Born in 1962, his notable works include Ghost Soldiers, Blood and Thunder, and On Desperate Ground. In 2024, he published The Wide Wide Sea, chronicling Captain James Cook's final voyage. Sides' meticulous research and compelling storytelling bring historical events to life, engaging readers with tales of human endurance and discovery.
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