Always a Distant Anchorage

by Hal Roth

We Followed Odysseus is the story of two legendary sailors--one from the ancient world, the other from today. Set against the backdrop of Homer's great tale, Hal Roth tells the fascinating story of sailing a small boat in the wake of Odysseus. Crossing oceans and seas in pursuit of his goal, Roth, with the help of his wife, Margaret, retraces the voyages of Odysseus along the Turkish coast and the storybook isles of Greece. Then he sails to a desert island in Tunisia, visits Sicily and Corsica, and finally goes to Italy and Malta before returning to Greece. While writing this book back in the U.S., Roth talked to hundreds of people and discovered that though most have heard about Odysseus and the Trojan horse, they have never read The Iliad or The Odyssey

348 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1988

Reviews

[Claire Maue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hal is phenomenal writer, deftly transporting you to anchorages and joining crossings with beautifully descriptive imagery.

My dad met Hal & Margaret decades ago @ Strictly Sail in Chicago when he was first beginning to sail himself. He passed the book on to me and I really enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more by Roth.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love Hal Roth’s books. I sail vicariously through dreary Michigan winters thanks to his adventures. Although written 30 years ago, the appeal is still there and I can’t wait to take another trip.

[Suranjana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read. :)