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Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Many accounts of James Cook's first voyage to the South Pacific (1768–71) make scant mention of the Tahitian high priest Tupaia who became an invaluable navigator and translator on Cook's ship Endeavour for the latter part of the voyage. Maritime historian Druett's (Island of the Lost) refreshing, detailed, and insightful biographical history redresses that lack. Much of what is known about Tupaia comes from the journals of the officers, scientists, a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
