Farther Than Any Man: The Rise and Fall of Captain James Cook

Martin Dugard's gripping biography charts Cook's extraordinary journey from Yorkshire farm boy to the greatest navigator of the Age of Exploration—and his tragic downfall in Hawaii. It's a vivid portrait of ambition, discovery, and the human cost of empire, set against the backdrop of the Pacific voyages that forever changed our understanding of the world. Perfect for history lovers, armchair explorers, and anyone fascinated by the complex legacy of the man who mapped Australia's east coast.