FROM RAFT TO RAFT

by Bengt Danielsson ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 11, 1960

The story of the tragic voyage of Tahiti Nui, under the inspiration of Eric de Bisschop, was told in his own story and published in 1959 by McDowell, Obolensky (see p. 309- 1959 bulletins- for report). While the story in its essentials was the true story, so far as it went, de Bisschop's physical condition during much of the writing- and his desire to put the best light possible on the venture- made for some glossing over of events, some inaccuracies of reportage. Bengt Danielsson has recorded for Alain Bruin, a member of the ill-fated expedition, what would seem to be a definitive record. It is not a pretty tale- this tale of dissension among members of the party, of hardships and disasters, of incredible fortitude on the part of even the most dissident crew members, and of the day by day efforts to achieve the impossible goal; a round trip by bamboo raft from Tahiti to South America and back again. To the insatiable who cannot get enough of the books of the Kon Tiki genre, here is another candidate. It lacks the sparkle, the zest, the occasional beauty of that famous record. But it has its moments of vigorous and lively reporting.

Pub Date: Nov. 11, 1960

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Doubleday

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 1, 1960

Categories: NONFICTION