Sailing Alone Around the World (Penguin Classics)

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Summary: sailing- choada
Review: Some might find a book about 3 years at sea interesting like famous skot heffner. But I think waking up,
Using the restroom and sleeping on a boat for 3 years less than entertaining. Chalky white says what he wants when he wants!

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Summary: Inspiring, great for prospective sailors
Review: The old man had lots of courage. What an adventure

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Summary: When the World was still Flat
Review: The story of the first solo circumnavigation of the world, is very intriguing. An epic adventure when many people still believed the world to be flat, Joshua Slocum writes of his experiences with pirates, dignitaries, and people from all over the world along his amazing journey. Despite the era that it is written in, the language remains somewhat timeless (and easily understandable), as is the challenge that Slocum undertook. You will enjoy reading about the nefarious storms of the southern ocean, and the calm, hospitable people of the islands in the south pacific, among other things. A great book.

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Summary: A classic sailing story
Review: 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.

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Summary: Small and fine print
Review: This is every bit as good a book as the other reviewers have stated. This book has only one problem for me. I'm 58 yrs. old and the print in this small book is to fine for my eyes. I'd suggest if your around that age where your eyes are starting to give you problems that you get a larger book with bigger print. This book has the illustrations from the other editions. I "loaned" my other book of Joshua Slocum out years ago and it sailed away never to return.

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Summary: Warning: There are 2 hardcover editions...
Review: Unless you're bringing this book on your own around the world race, and are going to great pains to reduce weight and size of everything, like cutting your toothbrush in half, I suggest you not get this small edition. The book is identical to the 'normal' size book except shrunk. Tiny print, very thin paper etc. Turns out it's the 'travel edition'. Amazon doesnt tell you this. I found out the hard way. Despite the eyestrain and headaches I still couldn't put the book down. A great read.