The May selection for the Radio Bookclub is The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook by Hampton Sides. On July 12th, 1776, Captain James Cook set off on his third voyage in his ship the HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, on a beach on the island of Hawaii, Cook was killed in a conflict with native Hawaiians.
Hampton Sides chronicles Cook’s last journey and delves into modern attitudes towards Cook’s exploration and his legacy.
This episode was broadcast on KGNU on Thursday May 23rd at 9.00am.
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Radio Bookclub: The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook KGNU News
Tune in to our extended conversation with Hampton Sides on our podcast-only episode Afterhours at the Radio Bookclub. Hear him discuss the extensive research behind his book, including his visits to many of the locations that Captain Cook explored on his final voyage. We also explore how Captain Cook was ahead of his time with his innovative hygiene practices and effective prevention of scurvy outbreaks on his ships.
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The Radio Bookclub is a collaboration between KGNU and the Boulder Bookstore. Every month, Arsen Kashkashian, head buyer at the Boulder Bookstore, selects a book to inspire listeners to read along together. The author will then join Maeve Conran and Arsen Kashkashian for a discussion that airs the fourth Thursday of every month at 9am.
