{"product_id":"sailing-alone-around-the-world-slocum","title":"Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBy Joshua Slocum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum is a memoir that chronicles Slocum's incredible journey as the first person to circumnavigate the globe solo by sailboat. In 1895  Slocum  an experienced seaman  set out from Boston in the Spray  a modest sloop he had rebuilt himself. Over the course of three years and approximately 46 000 miles  he navigated dangerous waters  hostile weather  and various other challenges  relying solely on his skills and instincts. Throughout his voyage  Slocum visited numerous ports and remote islands  including stops in South America  South Africa  Australia  and the South Pacific. He faced numerous perils  such as fierce storms  potential pirate attacks  and bouts of loneliness. Slocum's narrative highlights not only his seafaring skills but also his deep self-reliance  ingenuity  and resilience. He recalls his interactions with various cultures along the way and documents the natural beauty of the oceans and landscapes he encounters. Slocum's memoir is filled with practical details of seamanship and vivid descriptions of the sea  offering insights into the life of a solitary sailor. Sailing Alone Around the World remains a classic in maritime literature  inspiring readers with its spirit of adventure and courage. Slocum's journey stands as a testament to the possibilities of human endurance and the power of individual will.                   ","brand":"Lushena Books","offers":[{"title":"PAPERBACK","offer_id":52798791352600,"sku":"9798890969040","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HARDCOVER","offer_id":52798791385368,"sku":"9798890969118","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/8203\/8296\/files\/9798890969040.jpg?v=1790924532","url":"https:\/\/lushenabooksinc.com\/products\/sailing-alone-around-the-world-slocum","provider":"Lushena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}