Excitement for the voyage was universal, and Slocum was awaited by admirers at his ports. National Fisherman called it " literary gem, adroitly and engagingly written," but interest extends beyond mere sea-aficionados. The sailing memoir records Slocum's amusing experience as the first person to sail around the world alone. Sailing Alone Around the World was published by Century Company in 1900. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Illustrated by Thomas Fogarty and George Varian. Signed by author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “Yours truly on leave ashore Joshua Slocum November 1900.” In very good condition with some rubbing and wear to the spine tips, contemporary inscription below Slocum’s. Pictorially stamped in silver and green, top edge gilt.
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