Sailing Alone around the World Audiobook

" This book is one reason why I love accounts of travel and adventure! "

" The story of my Great Grandfather, a family favorite. "

" Wonderful book. This is the second time I've read it. "

" Of course you're going to get some sailing books here from me. This one may appeal to non sailors as well. Josh Slocum sailed around the world alone in a small boat of his own modifications around the turn of the last century. Good narative and a uniquie look at the world from one lonely sailors perspective. "

" Joshua Slocum salied alone around the world on a sloop named Spray... it took him three years (1895-1898) and an imponderable reserve of skill, determination, good fortune, and insanity. Fascinating glimpse at sailing, world culture in the late 19th century, and the art of travel writing. "

" interesting subject, but a little boring. i enjoyed reading about the sailing adventures slocum had. but it was written by a sailor, not an author and it reads like it. a little too dry to be really interesting. "

" 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. "

" I liked this book about the first solo sailing trip around the world. It would be even more appreciated by people who love all things nautical, which I do not. The technical language made it a harder read for me. "

" The best non-fiction adventure story I have ever read. Joshua can sail and write - its an amazing story. "

" Made me want to sail around the world, with other people, NOT alone. "

" remarkable achievement but book needed condensing "

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

" A man who used to be a tall ship captain sails his own boat around the world before there were yachts. And he could write "

" 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. "

" An interesting cultural anthro read, cool insights into sailing. Not my favorite. Dry writing. Reads more like a well written "how to" manual around the world instead of great literature. "

" Definitely not for everyone. Love it or hate it, it won't take you long to figure out. I found it charmingly unaffected with a generousnous of spirit. Not a cynical line in the book. "

" Although this is an amazing feat and very interesting in all, I couldn't get into the book. I would like to learn more about it, but for only a 7 hour audiobook it seemed to last forever. "

" 4.5 stars. very enjoyable. capt. slocum has a very understated humor that is a delight to read. "

" Great book! Lots of detail concerning the adventures of the first man to sail around the world solo. I enjoyed the descriptions of the places he visited and learning how the places were in the late 1800s before mass tourism. "

" A literate and humorous glimpse into the disappearing world of sail-only ships at the close of the nineteenth century. "

" This was one of my motivating factors to buying and living on a sailboat. "