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Sailing Alone Around the World: a Personal Account of the First Solo Circumnavigation of the Globe by Sail Hardcover – Unabridged, November 17, 2010

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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.

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    0857064231
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Leonaur Ltd; Unabridged edition (November 17, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0857064231
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0857064233
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.63 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars For sailors and non-sailors alike, a great story of a legendary voyage...
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2021
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Liked the descriptive story-telling. Hand-drawn pictures instead of photos were another reminder of the time this story originated from
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5.0 out of 5 stars The First solo circumnavigation of the planet Earth!
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2015
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This is a classic story, so entertainingly written by Captain Slocum himself of as heroic an accomplishment as Sir Edmund Hillory's first assent of Mt. Everest or Captain Bird's first conquest of the South Pole. Even more so as Captain Slocum accomplished his task completely alone. I reread this book every few years and each time I do so I appreciate it more. I buy this book for friends! I heartily recommend it.
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George
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a must read for anyone who likes sailing or adventure
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2011
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This book is an absolute must read. It was written by Jushua Slocum, the first man to circumnavigate the globe solo. He details some of the nautical aspects of the boat, sailing, weather, etc but spends as equal amount of time talking about the people and cultures he meets along the way, the troubles he faces and solutions to them. If you like sailing, or just adventure books in general this is one book you'll read more than once.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing journey - well told
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2013
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In the late 1890s Captain Joshua Slocum built a boat by hand to his own specifications and proceeded to sail it solo, around the world. It is an amazing journey. His telling of the story is straight-forward, filled with fascinating details. and he adds a bit of humor here and there - much in the tradition of Mark Twain's travel books. The journey took 3 years and a good deal of that time is actually spent on land, visiting, refitting, re-stocking, and waiting out bad weather. My only reservation, preventing a 5 star review, is that he devotes a few too many words describing local dignitaries and various dinners and parties. These get a bit tedious at times. I preferred the details of his day-to-day life aboard his boat, "Spray", on the open ocean. It is a unique journey and I can't imagine anyone today reproducing anything like it. The illustrations add to the story and are illuminating, informative, and some reflect humorous anecdotes. If you are interested in sailing, adventure, self-reliance, and enjoy a bit of droll humor - this book satisfies on all counts.
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William Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars giving THIS TO OUR SON AS HE LOVED THE BOOK WHICH HE SAID HE GAVE TO US ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2017
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giving THIS TO OUR SON AS HE LOVED THE BOOK WHICH HE SAID HE GAVE TO US AND WE CAN'T FIND CURENTLY. THE BOOK IS GREAT.
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Brooke Johns
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
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A must-read. Makes me wish I could go back in time and tag along for the adventure just to learn from Captain Slocum.
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Claudia Lujan
3.0 out of 5 stars Not that good
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2020
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Still haven’t finish the book, the story wasn’t what I was expecting and so I picked up another book instead
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5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless sailing yarn
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2021
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What a character was this man Slocum and his book Sailing alone around the world. No modern sailing aids and only the wind as his power source. I great tale told factually.
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JC
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Story
Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2018
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This is an excellent autobiography of a guy (the first to do so) sailing alone around the world. This was done in a age of no Coast Guards, no radio communication, no radar and no computers. It was also done in an age before every remote island was turned into a tourist resort. To say the guy was brave and determined is an understatement, especially in his struggle to get around the southern end of South America. It is a little hard to read at times as it was written in the 1890's when writing was somewhat different than the way things are written today. Overall a very interesting read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Geweldig en episch
Reviewed in the Netherlands on February 4, 2016
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Wat een indrukwekkend relaas van een indrukwekkende man. Inspiratie voor iedereen die weet dat de wereld groter en veelzijdiger is dan onze directe omgeving. Tevens een bevestiging dat er vriendelijkheid en hulp te vinden is op zoveel plekken op de wereld. Een aanrader !
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Foxman2009
5.0 out of 5 stars Great adventure book
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2019
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Excellent book. Very inspiring story for anyone interested in sailing.
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Chris Heath
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2020
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So well written and the illustrations are fantastic. Would have been nice to have a fold out map of the world that you could reference when reading the book.
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