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Simon Winchester embarks on an epic journey across the vast Pacific, exploring its profound influence on human history and its critical role in shaping our future. From the shores of Alaska to the remote Pitcairn Islands and the bustling landscapes of South Korea, Winchester delves into the ocean's power, its mysteries, and its enduring connection to humanity. This sweeping narrative examines our complex relationship with this immense body of water, revealing how it has been, and continues to be, a cradle of civilization, a highway for exploration, and a defining force of the modern world.

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paperback

Harper

Published Jan 1, 2015

492 pages

ISBN: 9780062315410

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First Published

2015

Language

eng

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