This book offers a biography of the unacknowledged Tahitian navigator who was essential to the success and eventual fame of Captain Cook's historic voyage on the Endeavour.
Joan Druett is a professional writer.
The only biography of Tupaia, Druett's astute portrait vitally
contributes to annals of exploration and cultural contact.
*Booklist*
Druett's narrative beautifully captures the essence of Tupaia's
world and brings it alive for readers. Her excellent study of an
extraordinary—and nearly forgotten—Tahitian should be enjoyed by
readers interested in British maritime history and Polynesian
history and culture.
*Library Journal*
Joan Druett has written an interesting and very readable book. . .
. Pacific historians will be familiar with most of the events
described in the book, but will appreciate this fine focus on and
tribute to Tupaia
*International Journal of Maritime History*
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