A fun, informative and provocative book. I appreciated the mixture of contemporary daring and irreverence in tracing a significant portion of Cook's amazingly long journeys.

What a great experience to accompany the author on a modern day exploration of Captain Cook's legacy. Not only are the description of Cook's exploits interesting, but the story-telling and prose are so readable and realistic that I felt like I was accompanying Horowitz on his research and Cook on his voyages. The author's efforts at research is extraordinary, and his commitment to retrace Cook's footprints around the globe is truly inspiring.