Sailing Alone around the World
Sailing Alone around the World
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1999
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1999273
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
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Action & Adventure•
Travel LiteratureWorldwide • 1890s
1999
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
In Sailing Alone around the World, navigator Joshua Slocum recounts his groundbreaking solo circumnavigation aboard the sloop Spray from 1895 to 1898. The memoir details his adventures, experiences with various cultures, and the challenges he faced, demonstrating profound resilience and mastery of seafaring as he becomes the first person to sail alone around the globe.
Adventurous
Inspirational
Contemplative
Serene
Informative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Sailing Alone around the World by Joshua Slocum is celebrated for its vivid narrative and pioneering spirit, detailing Slocum's solo global voyage. Critics praise its adventurous and inspiring nature. However, some note its dated language and occasional technical descriptions may not appeal to all modern readers. Overall, it's a captivating maritime memoir.
Who Should Read Sailing Alone around the World?
Adventure enthusiasts and maritime history buffs would relish Sailing Alone around the World by Joshua Slocum. Similar to readers of Herman Melville's Moby Dick or Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series, they appreciate tales of seafaring, exploration, and personal triumph against nature's challenges.
11,865 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
273
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
•
Action & Adventure•
Travel LiteratureWorldwide • 1890s
1999
Adult
14+ years
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