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Book Synopsis: In an exhilarating tale of historic adventure, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Confederates in the Attic retraces the voyages of Captain James Cook, the Yorkshire farm boy who drew the map of the modern world.
Captain James Cook's three epic journeys in the 18th century were the last great voyages of discovery. His ships sailed 150,000 miles, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, from Tasmania to Oregon, from Easter Island to Siberia. When Cook set off for the Pacific in 1768, a third of the globe remained blank. By the time he died in Hawaii in 1779, the map of the world was substantially complete.
Tony Horwitz vividly recounts Cook's voyages and the exotic scenes the captain encountered: tropical orgies, taboo rituals, cannibal feasts, human sacrifice. He also relives Cook's adventures by following in the captain's wake to places such as Tahiti, Savage Island, and the Great Barrier Reef to discover Cook's embattled legacy in the present day.
Signing on as a working crewman aboard a replica of Cook's vessel, Horwitz experiences the thrill and terror of sailing a tall ship. He also explores Cook the man: an impoverished farmboy who broke through the barriers of his class and time to become the greatest navigator in British history.
By turns harrowing and hilarious, insightful and entertaining, BLUE LATITUDES brings to life a man whose voyages helped create the 'global village' we know today.
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through time with Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before. This captivating book, written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Confederates in the Attic, takes you on a thrilling adventure retracing the epic voyages of Captain James Cook.
Captain James Cook's explorations in the 18th century were the last great voyages of discovery, navigating uncharted territories and drawing the map of the modern world. From the Arctic to the Antarctic, from Tasmania to Oregon, and from Easter Island to Siberia, Cook's ships sailed an astounding 150,000 miles in search of new horizons.
Imagine the scenes Captain Cook encountered on his journeys – from tropical orgies to taboo rituals and even cannibal feasts. Tony Horwitz, the talented author, vividly brings these exotic tales to life by reenacting Cook's adventures and following in his footsteps to Tahiti, Savage Island, and the Great Barrier Reef. Experience the thrill and terror of sailing a tall ship as Horwitz himself signs on as a working crewman aboard a replica of Cook's vessel.
Blue Latitudes not only reveals the incredible exploits of Captain Cook but also explores the man behind the legend. From his humble beginnings as an impoverished farm boy, Cook defied the barriers of his class and time, rising to become the greatest navigator in British history.
With its blend of harrowing and hilarious moments, Blue Latitudes is an insightful and entertaining read that immerses you in the remarkable life of Captain Cook. Discover how Cook's voyages shaped the world we live in today and how his legacy continues to captivate and inspire. Don't miss out on this extraordinary book – click here to embark on your own adventure now!
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