Beyond the Book @ the Whaling Museum

Program Type:

Books & Reading, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Join us for Beyond the Book @the Whaling Museum, co-sponsored by the South Huntington Library. This month's selection is The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides. In February, 1779, James Cook's third voyage as captain of the HMS Resolution came to an infamous conclusion on a beach in Hawaii. Hampton Sides' New York Times bestseller details the disturbing behavior and violent moods that gripped the explorer on this final, fatal voyage and wrestles with Cook's legacy amid the backdrop of colonialism. Participants will get a chance to explore artifacts from the time when Hawaii was a popular whaling port. Ask for a print copy of the book at the Circulation Desk. The ebook and audiobook are also available through the Libby app.

South Huntington cardholders can register by CLICKING HERE, or calling the museum at 631-367-3418.

The discussion will be held at the Whaling Museum, 279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor.