From New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides, The Wide Wide Sea delivers the epic, deeply researched account of Captain James Cook's third and final voyage aboard HMS Resolution, culminating in his death in Hawaii in 1779. This narrative explores the complexities of Cook's legacy, contrasting his reputation for humane leadership with the secret imperial objectives of his last mission.

This paperback edition, published by Penguin, offers a searching examination of the consequences of the Age of Exploration, told with ferociously-paced adventure.

• Chronicles Captain James Cook's third voyage, which began July 12th, 1776.
• Examines the secret orders to discover the Northwest Passage and chart lands for Britain.
• Details the events leading to Cook's death in conflict on a Hawaiian beach.
• Recognized as a NEW YORK TIMES TOP-TEN BOOK OF 2024 and a BARACK OBAMA BOOK OF THE YEAR.
• Highly praised for its vivid storytelling and narrative urgency.

• Author: Hampton Sides
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Print Length: 432 pages
• Publication Date: April 17, 2025
• Dimensions: 130 x 28 x 198mm
• Weight: 325 g
• ISBN-10: 1405945230
• ISBN-13: 978-1405945233

This volume is essential reading for those interested in maritime history, the Age of Exploration, and the complex intersection of navigation, science, and imperial ambition.