ePub Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before by Tony Horwitz in History

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Tony Horwitz writes in such a easy going and humorous manner that he makes both Captain ...By David T DaviesThis was a book I didn't want to end. Tony Horwitz writes in such a easy going and humorous manner that he makes both Captain Cook the man; the times he lived and his discoveries accessible to even the most armchair bound explorer. Tony and Roger his rum guzzling skirt chasing mate criss cross the world from Seattle to Sydney; Tahiti to Yorkshire; Tonga to Alaska; and finally to Kealakekua bay Hawaii in search of the enigmatic Cook while describing in detail his amazing travels under the most extreme level of hardships. Moving both in and out of James Cook's amazing discoveries and their own escapades in Cook's footsteps makes for rollicking good fun. Highly recommended!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Book! Don't miss it!By CustomerOne of the best books I've ever read. Well researched. Well written. I now feel like I knew Captain Cook; personally. I read it while spending nine weeks in Australia and it had special meaning because I could visit many of the places discussed. I would read anything by Tony Horowitz. He's an impressive writer and a credit to the field and went above and beyond so we could better understand Captain Cook and the time in which he lived. My hat is off to you and you've now joined the group of people I'd most like to have to dinner!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Horowitz' does a great job of presenting a Captain Cook we can see ...By Steve GatesHorowitz' does a great job of presenting a Captain Cook we can see and imagine. By weaving in the many primary sources of Cook from his shipmates and officers; we get a good view of the man and the officer. Adding bits and pieces of evidence found about him and his adventures at the locations of his many travels and his life in England; helps further illuminate Cook's life. The series of interpretations Horowitz presents from contemporary citizens and community leaders living in the communities; on the islands; and from the many different countries that have since emerged; offers some good evidence of how historical interpretations vary according to how each subject believes Cook impacted their ancestors' lives and culture. My only criticism is the sometimes inconsistent descriptions of the state of various islands' modern culture and their communities. It was very inconsistent and certainly not balanced and seemed wholly subject to whom he happened to meet. Still; a great read.