The first illustrated edition of the classic sailing memoir by Joshua Slocum; the first man to circumnavigate the globe alone! Sailing Alone Around the World is Joshua Slocum's memoir about sailing alone around the world aboard his sloop; Spray. The book was an immediate success when it was first published in 1900 and was highly influential in inspiring later travelers to do the same. Slocum was a highly experienced navigator and ship owner. He rebuilt and refitted the derelict sloop Spray in a seaside pasture in Fairhaven; Massachusetts. Between April 24; 1895; and June 27; 1898; Slocum; aboard Spray; crossed the Atlantic twice (to Gibraltar and back to South America); negotiated the Strait of Magellan; and crossed the Pacific. He also visited Australia and South Africa before crossing the Atlantic (for the third time) to return to Massachusetts after a journey of 46;000 miles. Filled with art; photographs; maps; artifacts; and period illustrations; this new edition will be popular with armchair travelers and maritime enthusiasts around the world. Included in this edition are excerpts from those who; inspired by Slocum; also circumnavigated the globe; as well as other well-known sailors; sailing enthusiasts; and sailing writers such as Henry Dana; Geoffrey Wolff; William F. Buckley; and Nathaniel Philbrick.
#669226 in Books Zenith Press 2002-01-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.88 x .63 x 10.38l; 2.69 #File Name: 0760312087208 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A great book for anyone with an interest in old aircraft or WW2By Wesley SmithThis book is everything I expected. Of course it would be nice if there were more color photos but guess what? The pictures were taken before the planes were demolished and that was before color photos were generally available. I always find it funny when people complain about a lack of color in books showing photos from the 40's-50's.That being said; the book is great and the seller got it shipped quickly and it was well packed to avoid damage to the dustjacket. I especially like that the author of the book provided information on the disposition of each aircraft when it was known. So many of the planes only lasted a few months before they were lost in action along with their brave crews.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful nostalgia from when insignia did not have to be politically correct.By GeraldDThis book is a wonderful reminder of the art and spirit of World War II aviators. Pilots and aircrews faced enormous dangers; so their spirit was in their aircraft and the creative nose art was the visual symbol. The collection is vast; and the photos are clean and crisp. Working yur way through the book; you do not just appreciate the esprit that went into the nose art; but also the emotions of the pilots and crews as they went out; mission after mission. Seeing that personalized plane gave them a bit of familiarity as they went off to uncertain destinies. If you remember aircraft nose art; or even just saw it occasionally in old war movies; this book takes you back to those days of brave aviators.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This book was a huge hit!By lbrlartistI bought this book as a birthday present for a wonderful 92-year old man who has been in my life since I was a very little girl. Mr. Curt was a Navy pilot in the Pacific theatre in WWII. Nearly every year; he and his wife go to the annual reunion of his pilot buddies from that time. As you can imagine; the group gets smaller and smaller each year. For each birthday of Mr. Curt's; I try to find something very special for him. I think he's enjoyed everthing; but from what I understand; this year I hit it out of the park with this book.His wife told me she had not seen him as excited about anything in a long time as he was in going through this book. He had personally seen so many of the planes himself and he really loved experiencing them again. I am so glad I found this book for him!I have a feeling Mr. Curt will be enjoying this colorful book for again and again. I also have a feeling that it will accompany him on his next trip to his annual reunion.
