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"Sailing Alone continues to be an inspiration to many would-be adventurers." Lloyd's List (December 2006) "[Slocum's] amazing character lives on in this compelling account of his remarkable global journey." Advertiser & Times (Hants) (Autumn 2006) 'There is so much to this book that it is not surprising that it is has been continually in print since 1889' '..this book has literary merit, thoughtful and beautifully written and packed with incident.' Nautical Magazine (March 2007) "The title says it all. He was the first to do it and his account remains the best - full of a breezy joy, a love of adventure, the lure of flat horizons and rolling white crests on an open sea." The Week (July 2011)
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Joshua Slocum's epic solo voyage around the world in 1895 in the 37 foot sloop Spray stands as one of the greatest sea adventures of all time. It remains one of the major feats of singlehanded voyaging, and has since been the inspiration for the many who have gone to sea in small boats. Starting from Boston in 1895, by the time he dropped anchor in Newport, Rhode Island over three years after his journey began, he had cruised some 46,000 miles entirely by sail and entirely alone. Slocum's account of his epic voyage is a classic of sailing literature, acclaimed as an unequalled masterpiece of vital yet disciplined prose. It will be welcomed by admirers of his legendary achievement. 'It is a timeless work that can be read again and again, and a story that totally absorbs the reader with it's enormity and honest endeavour' RNSA Journal 'Slocum's prose is a model of its kind: honest, vivid, salty, and at times, lyrical' Traditional Boats and Tall Ships 'One of the all-time classic sailing narratives' Classic Boat
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In the fair land of Nova Scotia, a maritime province, there is a ridge called North Mountain, overlooking the Bay of Fundy on one side and the fertile Annapolis valley on the other. Read the first page
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read any number of books by small boat sailors, but never have I enjoyed one more than this. Why? I love success stories, and Capt. Slocum was the sort who assured his success before he set out. He anticipated, and prepared for every contingency, and he succeeded in spite of doubters. But, what really sets the book apart is its language and the scope of knowledge of this third-grader. I gave most my other 'sea' books away, but will keep this one forever.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I share other reviewers' enthusiasm for this book, but for me astonishment and admiration are the dominant emotions it evokes. At an age when most of us are ready to start taking it easy, and long before the days of modern aids to navigation and survival, Captain Slocum cobbles together his tiny boat and sets off around the world single-handed, braving wild seas and fending off wilder but barefoot natives with tin tacks scattered on the deck. Don't look for any modern angst or self-revelation as to why he decided to do it, or what drove him to persist when, for instance, it took him exhausting weeks of battling to get round the Horn. The whole saga is so quietly told that the man's huge competence, sagacity and sheer fortitude emerge only slowly. I'm no sailor, but this is one sailing book that I will always keep to hand for inspiration.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Slocum eases the reader on an adventure around the world, baiting us along with peaceful respect for the sea, and a love of sloitude. No hollywood storms or disasters. He is as good at story telling as he is at sailing. I would recommend his work to non-sailors and non-adventurers alike. This is a slice of history as he visits the South Pacific and South America in the 1800's, quietly cruising past a world just comming to grips with expansion into unknown cultures and countries. A wise "old Salt" and a teriffic story teller!
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A Master Mariners Tale.
Slocum was the first man to circumnavigate the world solo.
In some ways a rather sad tale, here is a sailing master in the dying days of sail looking for something to do... Read more
In some ways a rather sad tale, here is a sailing master in the dying days of sail looking for something to do... Read more
Published 20 days ago by Stiubhart
high seas jinks
Great little tale of circumnavigation in a sailing ship alone
By far the best bit is negotiating cape horn with the rather tense episode with the "savages"
Never a dull... Read more
By far the best bit is negotiating cape horn with the rather tense episode with the "savages"
Never a dull... Read more
Published 4 months ago by masspecguy
A very interesting read
A nice interesting and informative read, a lot of work and planning not only went into the voyage but also writing such a good book
Published 5 months ago by Alex
A must have for any sailor
If you sail, read this book. If possible make it your reading for your next voyage. I guarantee you'll want to repeat Slocum's trip yourself.
Published 6 months ago by Greyhound
well worth a read
If you have any interest in boats or sailing this is an essential read. Most likely you will be a better sailor after reading this.
Published 7 months ago by S. R. Hutchinson
The kindle version is good, but the book is better
A really great story which I would give 5 stars to in printed form. The Kindle version is definitely worth downloading (FREE), but you'll do better with the illustrated version.
Published 8 months ago by D. Beaver
For dreamers and doers
It is fascinating and in the end he sailed out to sea to die like the ancient Vikings .
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Published 10 months ago by Sea Dog
Classic
This is a classic sailing tale, by a man who did it. A good read and a must for any sailors library.
Published 13 months ago by canoesailor
First Edition from Powell Books
I have recently received a first edition book from Powell's bookstore in the US. It arrived on time and was extremely well-packed and arrived in excellent condition. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mike
real life adventure
This book takes you on a facinating jouney to many wonderful ports & across vast oceans.In a boat that he constucted single handed over 13 months. Read more
Published 15 months ago by gossak
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