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Title: Sailing Alone Around the World (Penguin Classics) by Joshua Slocum, Thomas Fogarty, George Varian, Thomas Philbrick, Tom Philbin ISBN: 0-14-043736-3 Publisher: Penguin Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $9.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.42 (31 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A great adventure
Comment: My feeling, upon finishing this book, was that I wish I'd had the opportunity to meet this remarkable man. What a great story of adventure as Slocum sets out in the Spray to sail solo around the world. He seems to have such a wonderful attitude about the whole thing, never really taking anything too seriously, but just enjoying the whole epic. It is incredible that this was done way back in 1895, long before the sophisticated navigational aides sailors and yachtsmen have available today. Yet, he seems to almost casually find his way around the world, meeting interesting people, avoiding mishaps and just generally having a great time. His writing is simple and a joy to read. It's a wonderful story for all ages and certainly not surprising that it has been so popular over the years.
Rating: 4
Summary: a must read for nautical enthusiasts
Comment: I've been on somewhat of an adventure mode lately with all the Shackleton books, modern sailing travels and rescues, Everest, etc...., but this one is worth reading because Slocum was one of the "original" adventurers. He took a very small boat and made it seaworthy -- it's interesting to note that he felt so comfortable on the boat that he never shows fear, not even as he rounds the Horn or passes through major storms. He downplays his skill, but with little more than dead reckoning, he manages to find little islands in the middle of the Pacific and never fears getting lost. After his first wife died, he didn't feel happy on land, so he set off to sail around the globe which takes him 3 years. Particularly interesting are all the ports of call and how he is treated in each one. In the late 19th century, there was great interest in his trip and usually he was greated with fanfare. In this well-written and adventure filled travelogue, he recounts his travels and the details of his trip around the world with many interesting stops along the way. A great read.
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the most entertaining books I ever read...
Comment: I have to say I was absolutely shocked to see ANY reviews that were less than 5 stars. That is how much I enjoyed this book. I've have actually read this book about once every 2 months for a couple of years now, and I never get tired of my "evening conversations with the Captain", sharing his sail around the world.
The Captain will take you to Yankee whaling towns, pirate shoals off the coast of Spain, South Sea paradise islands, among Fuegian natives round the horn, throughout distant Australia, then far beyond and back again. The book is absolutely full of adventures, and if you love the sea or reading about sailing, this is a must read classic.
Merry Chistmas to all,
Mike
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Title: The Long Way by Bernard Moitessier, William Rodarmor ISBN: 0924486848 Publisher: Sheridan House Pub. Date: January, 1995 List Price(USD): $16.50 |
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Title: Voyage of the Liberdade by Joshua Slocum ISBN: 0486400220 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 14 April, 1998 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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Title: Gipsy Moth Circles the World by Sir Francis Chichester ISBN: 0071414282 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 30 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Two Years Before the Mast : A Personal Narrative of Life at Sea by Gary Kinder, Jr. Richard Henry Dana ISBN: 0375757945 Publisher: Modern Library Pub. Date: 09 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: A World of My Own by Robin Knox-Johnston ISBN: 039302900X Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company Pub. Date: June, 1994 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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