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Where to Start Reading Hampton Sides

As we head into summer, we know history buffs need beach reads too, and this author has an impressive array to choose from. Throughout his incredible career, Hampton Sides has brought history, both widely known and forgotten, into our hands and onto our bookshelves. From stories of sea-faring adventures to harrowing accounts of war and deadly expeditions, Sides is one of our most important voices in nonfiction.

The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook

Hardcover $35.00

The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook

The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook

By Hampton Sides

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Hardcover $35.00

If you read The Wager and have a hankering for another seafaring adventure, look no further. The Wide Wide Sea details the life and voyages of Captain James Cook, killed by native Hawaiians in an uncharacteristic final act. This is the mystery of Cook’s final days, laid bare in riveting narrative fashion.

If you read The Wager and have a hankering for another seafaring adventure, look no further. The Wide Wide Sea details the life and voyages of Captain James Cook, killed by native Hawaiians in an uncharacteristic final act. This is the mystery of Cook’s final days, laid bare in riveting narrative fashion.

Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission

Paperback $19.00

Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission

Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission

By Hampton Sides

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A near-impossible mission, 121 troops, and one of our deadliest wars. A story of remarkable resilience, heroism and teamwork brought to life on the page.

A near-impossible mission, 121 troops, and one of our deadliest wars. A story of remarkable resilience, heroism and teamwork brought to life on the page.

Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West

Paperback $20.00

Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West

Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West

By Hampton Sides

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Explore the triumphs and heartbreaks of a pivotal moment in history, told by one of our greatest historians.

Explore the triumphs and heartbreaks of a pivotal moment in history, told by one of our greatest historians.

On Desperate Ground: The Epic Story of Chosin Reservoir--the Greatest Battle of the Korean War

Paperback $18.00

On Desperate Ground: The Epic Story of Chosin Reservoir–the Greatest Battle of the Korean War

On Desperate Ground: The Epic Story of Chosin Reservoir–the Greatest Battle of the Korean War

By Hampton Sides

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Sides thrusts readers onto the battlefield in this riveting collection of interviews and first-person accounts of a gruesome battle during America’s forgotten war.

Sides thrusts readers onto the battlefield in this riveting collection of interviews and first-person accounts of a gruesome battle during America’s forgotten war.

In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette

Paperback $20.00

In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette

In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette

By Hampton Sides

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A chilling narrative chronicling a doomed voyage into the unknown and the challenges — environmental and mental — that threatened its men every step of the way.

A chilling narrative chronicling a doomed voyage into the unknown and the challenges — environmental and mental — that threatened its men every step of the way.

Hellhound on His Trail: The Electrifying Account of the Largest Manhunt in American History

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Hellhound on His Trail: The Electrifying Account of the Largest Manhunt in American History

Hellhound on His Trail: The Electrifying Account of the Largest Manhunt in American History

By Hampton Sides

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Edgar Award nominee Hellhound on His Trail tells the haunting true story of an assassination whose repercussions still echo throughout our world today.

Edgar Award nominee Hellhound on His Trail tells the haunting true story of an assassination whose repercussions still echo throughout our world today.