Sailing Alone Around the World: a Personal Account of the

Sailing Alone Around the World: a Personal Account of the First Solo Circumnavigation of the Globe by Sail
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The first lone circumnavigation of the globe under sail

This book is widely regarded a classic of sailing literature because it is an account written by the sailor who made the first solo navigation of the globe under sail. A biography of Joshua Slocum would make riveting reading in its own right, for inherent in him were all the attributes of the ideal seaman of the latter half of the nineteenth century. An unquenchable spirit of adventure propelled him through many voyages and hairsbreadth escapes from the forces of nature and pirates. In 1895 he set sail from America in 'Spray,' a 36' 9'' gaff rigged sloop oyster boat he had rebuilt himself. Navigating mainly without using his chronometer and only by 'dead-reckoning' Slocum sailed 'Spray' without actually touching the helm. His circumnavigation, which took three years to complete, covered a distance of some 46,000 miles. His triumphant return to America went virtually unnoticed-because the newspapers were focussed on the recent outbreak of war between Spain and America. This book, detailing his epic voyage and many adventures, was written shortly after his return, was serialised in magazines and became a rapid bestseller, earning glowing encomiums from many notably figures, especially from highly regarded authors of the time, including Arthur Ransome and Mark Twain, which elevated Joshua Slocum to international fame. This edition of his work is beautifully illustrated and is available in soft cover and hard cover with dust jacket. Leonaur hard covers are ideal for collections or to be presented as a forever treasured gift.
Country USA
Brand LEONAUR
Manufacturer Leonaur Ltd
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
UnitCount 1
Format Unabridged
EANs 9780857064233
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	LEONAUR
Manufacturer	Leonaur Ltd
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
UnitCount	1
Format	Unabridged
EANs	9780857064233
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Sailing Alone Around the World: a Personal Account of the First Solo Circumnavigation of the Globe by Sail

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