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The wide wide sea imperial ambition, first contact, and the fateful final voyage of Captain James Cook

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Part high-seas adventure, part examination of the Age of Exploration, this account of Captain James Cook's last voyage in 1776 charts how his overt and covert missions came to a head on the island of Hawaii and left behind a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day.

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Main Author: Sides, Hampton (Author)
Other Authors: Noble, Peter (Narrator) (Narrator)
Format: Audiobooks Audiobook (CD)
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Random House Audio, [2024]
Edition:Unabridged.
Subjects:
Cook, James, > 1728-1779 > Travel.
Cook, James, > 1728-1779 > Death and burial.
Voyages around the world > History > 18th century.
Scientific expeditions > History > 18th century.
Pacific Area > Discovery and exploration > British.
Oceania > Discovery and exploration > British.
Pacific Coast (North America) > Discovery and exploration > British.
Northwest Passage > Discovery and exploration > British.
Northeast Passage > Discovery and exploration > British.
Arctic regions > Discovery and exploration > British.
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Summary:Part high-seas adventure, part examination of the Age of Exploration, this account of Captain James Cook's last voyage in 1776 charts how his overt and covert missions came to a head on the island of Hawaii and left behind a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day.
Item Description:Unabridged.
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Physical Description:13 audio discs (15 1/2 hr.) ; 4 3/4 in.
Playing Time:15:30:00
ISBN:9780593821312
0593821319
Author Notes:Hampton Sides, contributing editor of "Outside" & editor of "The Wild File," is also the author of "Ghost Soldiers". He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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