Bøker av Joshua Slocum

"Embark on a daring and historic maritime adventure with Joshua Slocum in 'Voyage of the Liberdade.' Penned in the late 19th century, this travel narrative chronicles Slocum's remarkable journey aboard the Liberdade, a vessel he built himself, making it the first single-handed circumnavigation of the globe.As Slocum navigates the open seas, he unfolds tales of nautical skill, encounters with diverse cultures, and the challenges faced during his solo voyage. 'Voyage of the Liberdade' is more than a seafaring tale; it's a testament to Slocum's courage, ingenuity, and the enduring spirit of exploration.Join Slocum on this literary expedition where each page unveils a new chapter of maritime history and solo adventure, making 'Voyage of the Liberdade' an essential read for those captivated by tales of circumnavigation and the boundless possibilities of the open ocean."

In 1895, at the age of 51, Captain Joshua Slocum left Boston on his sloop Spray. Three years later, after sailing single-handed 46,000 miles around the world, Slocum returned to Newport, Rhode Island. Through this, he was revered by sailors and adventurers around the world. The story of this journey is a classic tale of achievement in the face of overwhelming odds. "Walden' without the training wheels." -Nathaniel Philbrick

Sailing Alone Around the World is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition .Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Joshsua Slocum spent a lifetime at sea. He ran away from his Nova Scotia home at the age of 14 and for the next 35 years he sailed the world holding every shipboard rank.