Sailing Alone Around the World

by Joshua Slocum

Release Date: 01 June, 1956

Edition: Paperback

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A classic sailing story

This book is of interest not only as an account of an interesting solo sea voyage, but also because of its historical perspective. Slocum was the first person to sail alone around the world in the late 1800's. His boat, equipment, methods, prejudices, language and writing style reflect that era. The book left me with a mental image of Slocum as an undoubtedly skilled seaman, but a dour and humourless sod. Some of his claims about the capabilities of his boat "Spray" tend to challenge credibility. Still, not a bad read.

A true story AND good literature

I first read this book when I was nine years old. I have re-read this book many times since then during various stages of adulthood. It is a good book, well written, and a joy to make part of one's life.

Slocum's clarity of thought and vivid descriptions are wonderful to study and consider. Today, world travellers must equip themselves lavishly with things. Slocum equiped himself with little materially. He was lavishly equiped with intelligence, the ability to take action on knowledge.

He colorfully demonstrates the ability to solve problems through forethought. Could that be good guidance?