Name: Sailing Alone Around the World (en Inglés)
SKU: 63524065
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Author: Joshua Slocum

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Sailing Alone Around the World (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Lushena Books

Autor

Joshua Slocum

Año

2024

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

342

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

21.6x14 cm

ISBN13

9798890969040

Sailing Alone Around the World (en Inglés)

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Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum is a memoir that chronicles Slocum’s incredible journey as the first person to circumnavigate the globe solo by sailboat. In 1895, Slocum, an experienced seaman, set out from Boston in the Spray, a modest sloop he had rebuilt himself. Over the course of three years and approximately 46,000 miles, he navigated dangerous waters, hostile weather, and various other challenges, relying solely on his skills and instincts.

Throughout his voyage, Slocum visited numerous ports and remote islands, including stops in South America, South Africa, Australia, and the South Pacific. He faced numerous perils, such as fierce storms, potential pirate attacks, and bouts of loneliness. Slocum’s narrative highlights not only his seafaring skills but also his deep self-reliance, ingenuity, and resilience. He recalls his interactions with various cultures along the way and documents the natural beauty of the oceans and landscapes he encounters.

Slocum’s memoir is filled with practical details of seamanship and vivid descriptions of the sea, offering insights into the life of a solitary sailor. Sailing Alone Around the World remains a classic in maritime literature, inspiring readers with its spirit of adventure and courage. Slocum’s journey stands as a testament to the possibilities of human endurance and the power of individual will.