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Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum (1956, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486203263
ISBN-139780486203263
eBay Product ID (ePID)156815
Product Key Features
Book TitleSailing Alone Around the World
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSpecial Interest / Adventure, Sailing, Adventurers & Explorers, Essays & Travelogues, Ships & Shipbuilding / History
Publication Year1956
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Transportation, Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorJoshua Slocum
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal910
Edition DescriptionReprint
Synopsis"The classic of its kind." -- Travel World "One of the most readable books in the whole library of adventure." -- Sports Illustrated "The finest single-handed adventure story yet written." -- Seafarer Challenged by an expert who said it couldn't be done, Joshua Slocum, an indomitable New England sea captain, set out in April of 1895 to prove that a man could sail alone around the world. 46,000 miles and a little over 3 years later, the proof was complete: Captain Slocum had performed the epic "first" single-handedly in a trusty 34-foot sloop called the "Spray." This is Slocum's own account of his remarkable adventures during the historic voyage. Slocum writes in a fast-paced, exhilarating style. His almost matter-of-fact descriptions of hazardous episodes and his colorful, often witty observations make this book perhaps the most delightful and absorbing adventure tale in history. Across the Atlantic he sailed, but chased by Moorish pirates off Gibraltar, he decided to circle Cape Horn instead and go around the world the other way! He tells of perils on stormy seas and of numerous harrowing events: his escape from a fleet of hostile canoes; an encounter with Black Pedro, "the worst murderer in Tierra del Fuego"; foiling a nocturnal attack by savages by strewing carpet tacks on the "Spray's" deck; submerged by a great wave off the Patagonian coast; the "rain of blood" in Australia; dodging coral reefs in the South Seas. In Samoa, he was visited by Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson; in South Africa, he talked congenially with Stanley of "Stanley and Livingstone" fame, and met "Oom Paul" Kruger, President of the Transvaal republic. Kruger was incensed when one of his officials described Slocum's voyage as "around the world," since his religious beliefs convinced him that the world was flat! This robust classic of the sea has been widely read ever since its first publication in 1900. It has been reprinted several times and has even been required reading in many schools. This edition (complete with all of the original Thomas Fogarty illustrations) of Captain Slocum's story will prove as enjoyable and thrilling to the present generation of Americans as it was to our fathers and grandfathers., "The classic of its kind." -- Travel World "One of the most readable books in the whole library of adventure." -- Sports Illustrated "The finest single-handed adventure story yet written." -- Seafarer Challenged by an expert who said it couldn't be done, Joshua Slocum, an indomitable New England sea captain, set out in April of 1895 to prove that a man could sail alone around the world. 46,000 miles and a little over 3 years later, the proof was complete: Captain Slocum had performed the epic "first" single-handedly in a trusty 34-foot sloop called the "Spray." This is Slocum's own account of his remarkable adventures during the historic voyage. Slocum writes in a fast-paced, exhilarating style. His almost matter-of-fact descriptions of hazardous episodes and his colorful, often witty observations make this book perhaps the most delightful and absorbing adventure tale in history. Across the Atlantic he sailed, but chased by Moorish pirates off Gibraltar, he decided to circle Cape Horn instead and go around the world the other way He tells of perils on stormy seas and of numerous harrowing events: his escape from a fleet of hostile canoes; an encounter with Black Pedro, "the worst murderer in Tierra del Fuego"; foiling a nocturnal attack by savages by strewing carpet tacks on the "Spray's" deck; submerged by a great wave off the Patagonian coast; the "rain of blood" in Australia; dodging coral reefs in the South Seas. In Samoa, he was visited by Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson; in South Africa, he talked congenially with Stanley of "Stanley and Livingstone" fame, and met "Oom Paul" Kruger, President of the Transvaal republic. Kruger was incensed when one of his officials described Slocum's voyage as "around the world," since his religious beliefs convinced him that the world was flat This robust classic of the sea has been widely read ever since its first publication in 1900. It has been reprinted several times and has even been required reading in many schools. This edition (complete with all of the original Thomas Fogarty illustrations) of Captain Slocum's story will prove as enjoyable and thrilling to the present generation of Americans as it was to our fathers and grandfathers., Classic of sea adventure conveys all the excitement of being the first man to sail around the world, alone, in a small boat. One of the great feats of seamanship told in a delightful manner. 67 illustrations.
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- Jan 04, 2023
Says it all.
One of the great books. The true story of an older man, Captain Joshua Slocum, who rebuilds an old boat and is the first person to sail alone around the world. His journey catches the attention of the press and many people follow his progress throughout the voyage. Very exciting and readable. Can't lay it down.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 07, 2020
Sailing alone around the world
Joshua Slocomb autobiography of his single handed voyage around the world in the sailboat Spray is compelling and informative.His was the first solo voyage. Great readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 17, 2024
Condition not quite very good but readab...
Condition not quite very good but readable.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 11, 2020
Like new
Good shape! Came earlyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 27, 2022
Perfect. No problem.
Perfect. No problem.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 12, 2021
Fascinating read
Love itVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 09, 2020
Thanks
ThanksVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
