{"product_id":"the-wide-wide-sea-by-hampton-sides-9781405945233","title":"The Wide Wide Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn July 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat brought Cook to this end, so far from his reputation? Cook was renowned for humane leadership, dedication to science, and respect for indigenous societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCook'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...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wide Wide Sea\u003c\/em\u003e by Hampton Sides is a captivating exploration of one of history's pivotal moments, where discovery, ambition, and human nature collide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46435739730156,"sku":"9781405945233","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15648813482688.jpg?v=1747104627","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-wide-wide-sea-by-hampton-sides-9781405945233","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}