A NEW YORK TIMES TOP-TEN BOOK OF 2024

A BARACK OBAMA BOOK OF THE YEAR

From the author Hampton Sides, the epic narrative of the most significant voyage of the Age of Discovery, culminating in the death of Captain James Cook. With an exceptionally engaging and thrilling narrative, the story explores the last moments of Cook, which stand in contrast to his reputation as the greatest explorer in the history of Britain.

His mission was to return a Tahitian, Mai, who had become famous in London society, back to his homeland. However, Cook had secret orders to explore northward and discover the legendary Northwest Passage.

Wide Wide Sea is a gripping adventure and a quest for the consequences of the Age of Discovery, presented by an exceptional storyteller.

Sides has crafted a captivating writing style that combines in-depth research with a light, always justified approach, to the final journey of an extraordinary man.

The book has 432 pages, with dimensions of 13x13cm.