LM
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This is an exceptional book.
Over the past few years, I've probably spent enough money on TH/Wreck Diving books to fund a damn expedition- they range in quality from worthless fluff to very strong. Dr. Kordacs book is firmly towards the furthest reaches of the latter.
Needless to say, as with any book of this nature, by the time you're reading about a discovered wreck in print, that means someone's already been there and and if anything worthwhile was waiting to be found, there probably isn't anymore. Still, one can't help but be left with the distinct impression that a lot of this information is still very actionable. Dr. Kordac writes in such a way that imparts every possible bit of data 'we' might want, while remaining entirely readable and enjoyable to anyone. This is in that rare class of serious TH books that remains relevant to both the pros and the casual reader. If anyone out there is considered writing a TH book, this is a damn fine model to follow.
DR/Haiti was such an important region in terms of maritime/treasure history yet is surprisingly neglected in terms of available literature. I was thrilled to order this book and wasn't let down. You'll not only learn about the wrecks themselves, but you'll come to understand a great deal about the region and everything associated with its maritime history.
Five strong stars. Buy this book, you won't regret it, but beware... It will probably wind up costing you a trip to the DR to satisfy your curiosity.
Over the past few years, I've probably spent enough money on TH/Wreck Diving books to fund a damn expedition- they range in quality from worthless fluff to very strong. Dr. Kordacs book is firmly towards the furthest reaches of the latter.
Needless to say, as with any book of this nature, by the time you're reading about a discovered wreck in print, that means someone's already been there and and if anything worthwhile was waiting to be found, there probably isn't anymore. Still, one can't help but be left with the distinct impression that a lot of this information is still very actionable. Dr. Kordac writes in such a way that imparts every possible bit of data 'we' might want, while remaining entirely readable and enjoyable to anyone. This is in that rare class of serious TH books that remains relevant to both the pros and the casual reader. If anyone out there is considered writing a TH book, this is a damn fine model to follow.
DR/Haiti was such an important region in terms of maritime/treasure history yet is surprisingly neglected in terms of available literature. I was thrilled to order this book and wasn't let down. You'll not only learn about the wrecks themselves, but you'll come to understand a great deal about the region and everything associated with its maritime history.
Five strong stars. Buy this book, you won't regret it, but beware... It will probably wind up costing you a trip to the DR to satisfy your curiosity.
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