Kirkus Reviews: "The character that emerges is a complicated one: Ledyard was sometimes manic and sometimes overwhelmed by despair; he was a rough explorer, but he loved clothes…He was courageous and sociable, but a loner. And he wanted to be famous. Thanks to Zug's fascinating re-creation of his adventuring, Ledyard is well on his way."

The Chicago Tribune: "Ledyard is superbly resurrected in this stirring, tragic tale." Publishers Weekly: "Lovers of travel surely will appreciate and find inspiration in Ledyard's colorful life."

New York Times Book Review: "Ledyard had an elastic imagination, and although his career was chiefly distinguished by its range of failures, his story is gripping, as he had the habit of appearing in the most exciting place at the most interesting time…Zug paints a convincing portrait…His prose is clear and sober throughout, and the pace of his narrative never flags."

Palm Beach Post: "Ledyard was a passionate writer and had a great eye for detail. The book will appeal to adventure junkies, as well as naturalists."

 Sunday Times (of London): "This is the first time all Ledyard's writings—the Cook voyage, the Siberian journey and his Egyptian journal—have been collected together. They tell the story of an extraordinary, adventure-packed life during one of the great ages of exploration."

 Cook's Log, (Captain Cook Society newsletter): "In just over 100 pages, Ledyard describes the voyage in a simple style that is easy to read. It includes parts of the voyage often skipped in modern books about Cook...Ledyard's journal of his voyage with Cook was last printed in 1963...so another version is long overdue. The inclusion of material from his later life adds to our knowledge and appreciation of this remarkable man."

PW: "Zug’s passion for and knowledge of the game make this a unique addition to the library of sports histories."

Wall Street Journal: "An interesting history...startlingly inclusive."

"[Zug] has produced the definitive book on the game." -- George Plimpton in his introduction to the book