Slocum was like one of us. We always are preparing ourselves to be happy, and, such as him, carrying quality and faults.Shortly after his departure, arose before the navigator the magnificent portal of indecision, and in this moment, enters the panic zone which interprets as an attack of solitude, unprecedented terror, doubt that lasts for several days while the fog sawed into a lull in the Atlantic Ocean.Do you remember somewhat about this? Some situation like it in your own life?By last, clearly in the balance, to desist and come back with unavoidable reproving or persevere?He choosed go right ahead I don't know why. Perhaps, a bit of courage, as those who weigh too. On retribution, the Universe gave him three years of full happiness, conscious of the interaction with the Nature. Perils, pleasure of contemplation, proud of being capable, moments of tenderness, action, perseverance.Slocum is an example for all of us. Go ahead!10 illustrations were added (flying fish, USS Oregon, maps, etc) and 36 explanatory notes.

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"Surely one of the all-time classic sailing narratives, this is more than just an account of a fascinating and often arduous journey, it has also given rise to a mythology all its own." -- Classic Boat "Classic Boat"

"Captain Slocum's place in history is as secure as Adams's. So long as men sailed the seas they will be interested in that first single-handed circumnavigation and will wish to read the book....There is not one single moment at which the ancient mariner is in danger of losing the attention of his audience. And this is true not only of the first, but, as I well know, of the twentieth or maybe thirtieth time of reading."--Arthur Ransome

Captain Slocum's place in history is as secure as Adams's. So long as men sailed the seas they will be interested in that first single-handed circumnavigation and will wish to read the book....There is not one single moment at which the ancient mariner is in danger of losing the attention of his audience. And this is true not only of the first, but, as I well know, of the twentieth or maybe thirtieth time of reading.--Arthur Ransome

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