The Voyages of Joshua Slocum (Sheridan House) - Hardcover

Slocum, Joshua

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0713643153 ISBN 13: 9780713643152

Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical, 1995

Synopsis

Joshua Slocum was probably the most legendary sailor of all time. This edition of his writings, reissued to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Slocum's singlehanded voyage around the world, includes the saga "Sailing Alone Around the World", the story of Slocum's solo voyage, "The Voyage of the Liberdale" and "The Voyage of the Destroyer". In addition Slocum's "Rescue of Some Gilbert Islanders" and his private correspondence about the "Aquidneck" disaster are included. The editor has added an introduction and extensive annotations to the text.

About this title

Review:

"It is time for Slocum's work to be acknowledged at its true literary value."

"For readers who love the sea and the well-told tale, the work of Joshua Slocum will always be rewarding. . . From a hard, bitter life, he built a literary monument to the freedom of the seas."

About the Author:

Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail single-handedly around the world. An international bestseller, Sailing Alone Around the World was a critical success upon its publication in 1900. Slocum enjoyed widespread fame in the English-speaking world, including an invitation to speak at a dinner in honor of Mark Twain, until his disappearance while aboard his boat the Spray in 1909. At the time, it was believed his boat had been run down by a steamer or struck by a whale, however it was later determined that the Spray could also have easily capsized. Despite a lifetime at sea, Slocum never learned to swim. He was declared legally dead in 1924.

About this edition

• Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0713643153
• ISBN 13: 9780713643152
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 406
• Editor: Teller Walter Magnes