Joshua Slocum, Sailing Alone Around The World

Name: Joshua Slocum, Sailing Alone Around The World
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781877008573
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Joshua Slocum, Sailing Alone Around the World is an autobiographical account of Joshua Slocum's pioneering solo circumnavigation of the globe in his sloop, the Spray. The book details his remarkable journey, sharing adventures, encounters with diverse cultures, and the challenges of solo sailing, all infused with Slocum's humour and resilience. It stands as a testament to maritime skill and the spirit of exploration.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for adventure and maritime exploration. It offers a captivating first-person account of the author's pioneering solo circumnavigation of the globe, blending rich details of nautical life with engaging storytelling. Fans of travel memoirs and nautical history will likely find this an inspiring and enthralling read.

Joshua Slocum, Sailing Alone Around The World

Slocum recounts wonderful adventures: hair-raising encounters with pirates of Gibraltor, and warrior natives in Terra del Fuego; raging tempests and treacherous coral reefs: flying fish for breakfast; a hilarious visit with the great explorer Henry Stanley in Africa - all this as he traversed 46,000 miles over three years of solo sailing.

Joshua Slocum was the first man to circumnavigate the world single-handed. His classic account of his voyage, Sailing Alone Around the World, has been captivating readers for over a hundred years.

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Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum has been praised for its vivid narrative and detailed account of Slocum's solo circumnavigation. Reviewers appreciate Slocum's pioneering spirit and the inspirational nature of his journey. The book is often regarded as a classic in the sailing memoir genre, admired for its engaging storytelling and historical significance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781877008573

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

Edited by Tim Flannery

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

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Biography & Memoir Joshua Slocum Non-Fiction Penguin Books Sailing Sports

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