Sailing Alone Around The World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162682815)

Sailing Alone Around The World is a classic travelogue written by Joshua Slocum, an experienced sailor who embarked on a solo circumnavigation of the globe in his small sloop, the Spray. Originally published in 1900, the book recounts Slocum's remarkable journey, which began in Boston in 1895 and took him across the Atlantic, around the southern tip of South America, across the Pacific, and back home after more than three years at sea.Slocum's account of his voyage is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of exploration and discovery that characterized the turn of the century. He encounters a variety of challenges and dangers along the way, from treacherous storms and hostile natives to equipment failures and shark attacks. Yet he also experiences moments of great beauty and wonder, as he sails through some of the world's most remote and stunning landscapes.Throughout the book, Slocum's writing is marked by his wit, humor, and keen observations of the natural world. He also reflects on the history and culture of the places he visits, offering insights into the social and political issues of his time. Sailing Alone Around The World is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers with its tales of adventure, courage, and endurance.But what yawing about she made of it when she came with a stranger at the helm! Her old friend the pilot of the Pinta would not have been guilty of such lubberly work. But to my great delight they got her into a berth, and the neuralgia left me then, or was forgotten. The captain of the steamer, like a true seaman, kept his word, and his agent, Mr. Collishaw handed me on the very next day the price of the lost anchor and chain, with something over for anxiety of mind. I remember that he offered me twelve pounds at once; but my lucky number being thirteen, we made the amount thirteen pounds, which squared all accounts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Joshua Slocum
ISBN-10: 1162682817
ISBN-13: 9781162682815
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 156
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.33d