Last of the Blue Water Hunters, Revised by Carlos Eyles
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Book Reviews of Last of the Blue Water Hunters, Revised
Book Review: The Zen of Being Submerged
Summary: 5 Stars
Carlos Eyles gives a first hand account of the people in Southern California who made spearfishing into what it is today. Eyles' love of the water comes through in his writing, making "The Last of the Blue Water Hunters" an enjoyable read for all. The photographs displayed in the plates are stunning black and whites that show some of the monstrous fish that these men pulled from the water in the fifties, sixties, and seventies.
Although I recommend this book for everyone, I emphasize that this is a book that will teach you the spirit of what free-diving and spear-fishing is about, and NOT an instruction manual for beginners on how to spear-fish. However, if you are like me, then you should buy a guide to spearfishing with this book, because after reading it, you will want to jump in the water, spear in hand, ready to live the dream that Carlos Eyles describes in masterful detail.
Book Review: Last of the Blue Water Hunters
Summary: 5 Stars
A factual account written in story form of the evolution of free diving/spearfishing and people and equipment involved through the eyes of one of the masters. An easy read, a real page turner that will put you in the depths with the writer anticipating the next move. Ordered this book for the heck of it while browsing breath hold texts and was glad to pass it on to a friend and highly recommend it for anyone who dips a toe in the ocean and appreciates the endangered environment that supports us.Book Review: Really wonderful book
Summary: 5 Stars
I spent a summer as a kid freediving and spearfishing in La Jolla, Calif.. This book took me back to that time and documents a history of spearfishing that goes all the way back to its birth here in the US. A really great read. I was sad when it was over. Wonderful first hand accounts of the men who went deep and who are still discovering the biggest and last frontier on our planet.Book Review: a classic must have for freedivers
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this book. It puts me in the water on those sad days when I can't get out. I recomend this for anyway that enjoys spearfishing, freediving, or the ocean.Book Review: Last of the Blue Water Hunters
Summary: 4 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. It is a fast easy read, however it didn't fail to stimulate my immagination throughout it. The author jumps around a bit to past stories of spearfishing elsewhere, but they are filled with some unbelievable events. I am a spearfisherman myself and this was my first Carlos Eyles book. I was hoping it would have some more technical information, but nonetheless I was very happy reading it. I am going to read more of his books in which I'm sure I will find more of this information along with more exciting stories. Spearfisherman or not, if you are in love with the sea like I am and appreciate all it has to offer the mind, body and soul, you will also appreciate this book. Carlos is a man of the sea and he will make you want to experience it for yourself.
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