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Title: Where was the editor?
Review: I found the writing to be awkward, fragmentary, and amateurish, begging the question as to whether this was a translation from some other language. While I don't expect treasure hunters to emulate Hemingway in their story telling, I do expect their editors to do better policing of the work. The writing is so unpalatable that I have not found the patience to read through the entire book yet. I also found that I was looking for more depth with respect to the historical context and the contemporary work on the projects. A better personal narrative may aid in the contemporary discussion.That being siad, I did find that there were some interesting factoids scattered throughout the book and plenty of excellent pictures. The material does have merit but needs substantial re-write for it to earn high marks from me.
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