The Wide Wide Sea Royal Observatory Greenwich acting on his advice

acting on his advice

and steeped in maritime history

Six beautifully illustrated and gold-foiled designs printed on both sides

such as Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square

rigour and attention to enticing detail

The Wide Wide Sea Royal Observatory Greenwich acting on his adviceExtraordinarily compulsive and fascinating on every page, it combines the satisfaction of a Patrick OBrian or CS Forester maritime blockbuster with the insights and revelations of a true historian. From New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides, the epic account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, culminating in Captain James Cook's death. On July 12th, 1776, Captain James Cook, already lionized as the greatest explorer in