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Sailing Alone Around the World

By: Captain Joshua Slocum
Narrated by: Nelson Runger
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In 1895, when Captain Joshua Slocum completed the first solo circumnavigation on his 37-foot sloop, the Spray, no one believed it could be done. This firsthand account of Captain Slocum's remarkable voyage - 3 years and 46,000 miles - is full of adventures, dangers, and triumphs. Stormy seas, hostile natives, Moorish pirates, and even a bizarre meeting with President Paul Kruger of the Transvaal, who insisted that Slocum could never have sailed "around the world," since everyone with the meanest intelligence knew the world was flat, make up the fabric of the most wonderful travelogue of all.Public Domain (P)1982 Recorded Books Adventure Travel Sailing Adventure Travel Writing & Commentary Ships & Shipbuilding Water Sports Pirate Inspiring Transportation Engineering Sports

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"The classic of its kind." (Travel World)

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A knowledge of sailing and and a map at hand might be helpful but not essential. While the author is a sailor by profession, the book is well written by any standard. The book moves along much faster than one might expect for a boat that only makes about 7 knots. While a journey around the world alone might not seem such a trivial matter, the author makes it almost seem so. The author must have had a great deal more to write than what is contained in this book. One has to wonder if the author abridged the work by design or perhaps it was the choice of the publisher's. For a journey around the world, the book seemed short but then some would say that the mark of a good book is one that leaves the reader wishing for more.

Wishing for more

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If you love the ocean and admire those who have challenged it, you'll love this book. It is amazing what this man did in his time. It is great for the sailing story alone, but the character of the man who made the voyage is equalling compelling, you come away with an admiration for his view of the world. The language is very authentic, something I found interesting but it does take some time time to get used to. But, be patient, it is worth it. The narrator was very good, very even handed in his delivery.

Wonderfull

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To me clearly the best narration available on one of the very few books I ever come back for another round.

What else can you say about Joshua Slocum,

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There were two versions of this recording on Audible. I thought this narrator had more of the vocal character of an old sea dog, so I paid more for this particular version.

It was well read, but the audio quality leaves something to be desired. The dynamics are off, and it sounds like audio tape.

The story itself is interesting and well worth the time.

Interesting read but poorly recorded

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This book is an adventure into the mind of a man, more than the world. While many aspects recount the tales from his adventures, most tell of feelings, thoughts, and fears.
At times, the book itself is hard to follow, but in the end, most is understood. Be sure to have a general knowlage of sailing and geography before taking this book out to sea.

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