“To young men contemplating a voyage I would say go. The tales of rough usage are for the most part exaggerations, as also are the tales of sea danger. To face the elements is, to be sure, no light matter when the sea is in its grandest mood. You must then know the sea, and know that you know it, and not forget that it was made to be sailed over.”
Quote by Joshua Slocum
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The Voyages of Joshua Slocum
The book recounts the adventures of Joshua Slocum, who completed the first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the globe aboard his sloop, the 'Spray.' more
Author
Joshua Slocum
Joshua Slocum was an American writer and sailor, renowned for his circumnavigation of the world. His book 'Sailing Around the World' documented his adventurous journey, making him the first person to complete a solo sailboat circumnavigation. more
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