At 7:30 P.m. the Spray , now through the pass , came to anchor in a cove in the mainland , near a pearl - fisherman , called the Tarawa , which was at anchor , her captain from the deck of his vessel directing me to a berth .
At 7.30 p.m. the Spray, now through the pass, came to anchor in a cove in the mainland, near a pearl fisherman, called the Tarawa, which was at anchor, her captain from the deck of his vessel directing me to a berth.
At 7:30 PM. the Spray, now through the pass, came to anchor in a cove in the mainland, near a pearl-fisherman, called the T arawa, which was at anchor, her captain from the deck of his vessel directing me to a berth.
First published in 1900, Joshua Slocum's autobiographical account of his solo trip around the world is one of the most remarkable and entertaining travel narratives of all time.
His journal is published here in this lavishly illustrated book. Slocum tells his story as a sequence of adventures, understating his part and giving credit to the Spray.
A classic tale of the world's first solo circumnavigation. Must read for all wanderers, sailors, and lovers of adventure.
Sailing Alone Around the World Joshua Slocum - Joshua Slocum's Sailing Alone Around the World is a classic, beloved by sailors the world over who have enjoyed this engrossing tale of a man who sails around the world alone in a small wooden ...
Slocum was the first person to sail around the world alone. The book was an immediate success and highly influential in inspiring later travelers.
Crapo's little-known narrative of his expedition is also included in this volume. A fascinating companion-piece, it may even have helped inspire Slocum to embark on his great sea voyage.
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 ...
Through this, he was revered by sailors and adventurers around the world. The story of this journey is a classic tale of achievement in the face of overwhelming odds. """"Walden' without the training wheels."" -Nathaniel Philbrick
A classic story of self-determination, "Sailing Alone Around the World" has inspired generations of sailors and adventurers alike ever since its original publication. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
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Great Voyages in Small Boats: Solo Circumnavigations
Joshua Slocum's Sailing Alone Around the World is a classic, beloved by sailors the world over who have enjoyed this engrossing tale of a man who sails around the world alone in a small wooden sailboat built with his own hands.
Joshua Slocum's Sailing Alone Around the World is a classic, beloved by sailors the world over who have enjoyed this engrossing tale of a man who sails around the world alone in a small wooden sailboat built with his own hands.
Slocum was the first person to sail around the world alone. The book was an immediate success and highly influential in inspiring later travelers.
Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum
Joshua Slocum's Sailing Alone Around the World is a classic, beloved by sailors the world over who have enjoyed this engrossing tale of a man who sails around the world alone in a small wooden sailboat built with his own hands.
Sailing Alone Around the World By Captain Joshua Slocum Joshua Slocum (February 20, 1844 – on or shortly after November 14, 1909) was the first man to sail single-handedly around the world.