Sailing Alone Around the World Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I've read it before online, but finally got the book. The illustrations are magnificent Victorian line drawings--lovely. Lots of lessons about solo vs. lonely, gratitude vs. ego. Even if you don't dream of the sea, it's a great read. "

" Very good book that gives some insight on what it's like to sail single handed for long stretches of time. Can get a little technical at times, but that's not necessarily a negative. It does get a little repetitious towards the end when he's basically doing the same thing over and over again at different ports and islands. "

" enjoyed the hutzpah and diary of this 1898 one-man crew !! "

" actually not quite finished but close enough to meet my goal. Quite enjoyable reading with a quirky sense of humor in unexpected places "

" I am a sucker for sailing adventures... "

" I'm sadly not in a mood for romance books right now (sorry Rachel! and the 30 books she's loaned me). I'm more into complete lack of romance and adventure stories. That's my life right now: no romance, one BIG adventure. "

" I really enjoyed this journal of a solo trip around the world in the late 1800's. Filled with engaging, vivid recolection of his experiences along the way. "

" Sailing around the globe is a dream of mine. This trip has inspired countless other adventure seekers to attempt to circumnavigate the world. Some have been successful. Others have failed. Joshua S succeeded (and even built his boat from scratch and by hand) "

" If you love to sail, you'll like this book. Keep in mind it was written in the 19th century. All considered it is a great memoir, especially if you'd like to have sailed around the world in the 19th century. "

" This is the true story of the first person to circumnavigate the globe in a sailing ship. An amazing feat, but I did not love his book. "

" I love some old adventure time. "

" I found this sea adventure in 1896-1898 profound and decidedly worth reading. Slocum's voyage in a 37 foot sloop he built himself, was the first solo trip around the world. "

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" He makes me want to take up sailing. What an adventure he must have had! "

" The book by Slocum is as great as always, but I thought the annotations were weak. So much more could have been done with history, with contemporary sailing, etc. "

" This really was an excellent little book that kept my interest all the way through. Perhaps he was a little crazy, but he and his little ship did it and the story of his quiet determination is a very excellent read. "

" This is definitely one of my new favorites! Well written account by the first man to sail around the world in a sail boat he built himself. The story takes place in 1895 and spans almost 4 years...a really good read about a very interesting person! "

" This book was exactly what I wanted it to be, and that is infrequently the case "

" 1895, Joshua Slocum set out to be the first to sail solo around the world. It took me awhile to get into this book, lots of nautical terms. Then I discovered a glossary in the back. Big help. A very interesting person. I enjoyed his confidence and passion for the sea. "

" It gives me admiration for how much sailors can do with very basic boats and equipment and courage. "

" A must read for anyone cruising or contemplating it. "

" An ex-boyfriend gave me this book and invited me to sail around the world with him. I never finished the book or the relationship. The journey would have ended with us stranded on a desert island practicing cannibalism.Beware Internet dating..... "

" It's basically his log of the trip, but if you like books about sailing and the sea, it will keep you interested. "

" At least five books worth of story here. A wonderful read. "

" The book by Slocum is as great as always, but I thought the annotations were weak. So much more could have been done with history, with contemporary sailing, etc. "

" It compares to Francis Chichester's Book. I'll be dipping into more true adventures as a result of this. "

" It was an interesting read. I wished the author would have went into more detail describing the places he visited. "