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Sailing Alone Around The World

Set sail on a breathtaking journey of adventure and exploration inspired by the spirit of solo navigation and the allure of the open sea. This podcast invites listeners to immerse themselves in the tales of intrepid sailors who, much like the pioneering voyage of Joshua Slocum, ventured alone into the vast unknown, facing the elements and their own limitations. Every episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of maritime challenges, personal triumphs, and the profound connection between humanity and the ocean. Through a rotating collection of narratives, listeners will discover a series of unique explorations that illuminate the courage required to embark on such solitary quests. Each story unfolds a different perspective on the voyage of life, encouraging reflection on adventure, resilience, and the call of the horizon. Join us to uncover a new book with every episode and experience the thrill of sailing alone around the world.

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  1. 15

    Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon-Henry Fielding

    "Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon" by Henry Fielding captures the essence of a journey undertaken with both humor and introspection. This reflective work invites listeners to explore the trials and tribulations of travel, emphasizing the importance of resilience and the pursuit of knowledge. Fielding's keen observations and witty prose resonate with the timeless human experience of seeking adventure and understanding the world beyond our immediate surroundings. As we navigate our own journeys today, his insights into the nature of exploration and the human spirit remain profoundly relevant, making this audiobook an enduring companion for those who yearn for adventure and self-discovery.

  2. 14

    Three Days On The Ohio River-William A. Alcott

    Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. He personally rebuilt an 11.2 metre sloop-rigged fishing boat that he named the Spray. On April 24, 1895, he set sail from Boston, Massachusetts. More than three years later, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898 having circumnavigated the world, a distance of 46,000 miles (74,000 km). In 1899 he described the voyage in Sailing Alone Around the World now considered a classic of travel literature. It is a wonderful adventure story from the Age of Sail and a book of which Arthur Ransome declared, "boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once". (Summary by Alan Chant and Wikipedia)

  3. 13

    Sherman’s Recollections of California, 1846-1848, 1855-1857, from his Memoirs-William Tecumseh Sherman

    Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. He personally rebuilt an 11.2 metre sloop-rigged fishing boat that he named the Spray. On April 24, 1895, he set sail from Boston, Massachusetts. More than three years later, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898 having circumnavigated the world, a distance of 46,000 miles (74,000 km). In 1899 he described the voyage in Sailing Alone Around the World now considered a classic of travel literature. It is a wonderful adventure story from the Age of Sail and a book of which Arthur Ransome declared, "boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once". (Summary by Alan Chant and Wikipedia)

  4. 12

    Pilgrimage Of Etheria-Etheria

    Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. He personally rebuilt an 11.2 metre sloop-rigged fishing boat that he named the Spray. On April 24, 1895, he set sail from Boston, Massachusetts. More than three years later, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898 having circumnavigated the world, a distance of 46,000 miles (74,000 km). In 1899 he described the voyage in Sailing Alone Around the World now considered a classic of travel literature. It is a wonderful adventure story from the Age of Sail and a book of which Arthur Ransome declared, "boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once". (Summary by Alan Chant and Wikipedia)

  5. 11

    North West Passage -The Gjöa Expedition 1903-1907 (Volume II)-Roald Amundsen

    Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. He personally rebuilt an 11.2 metre sloop-rigged fishing boat that he named the Spray. On April 24, 1895, he set sail from Boston, Massachusetts. More than three years later, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898 having circumnavigated the world, a distance of 46,000 miles (74,000 km). In 1899 he described the voyage in Sailing Alone Around the World now considered a classic of travel literature. It is a wonderful adventure story from the Age of Sail and a book of which Arthur Ransome declared, "boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once". (Summary by Alan Chant and Wikipedia)

  6. 10

    Ride Across the Peloponnese-George Macmillan

    Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. He personally rebuilt an 11.2 metre sloop-rigged fishing boat that he named the Spray. On April 24, 1895, he set sail from Boston, Massachusetts. More than three years later, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898 having circumnavigated the world, a distance of 46,000 miles (74,000 km). In 1899 he described the voyage in Sailing Alone Around the World now considered a classic of travel literature. It is a wonderful adventure story from the Age of Sail and a book of which Arthur Ransome declared, "boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once". (Summary by Alan Chant and Wikipedia)

  7. 9

    Three Years In Europe-William Wells Brown

    Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. He personally rebuilt an 11.2 metre sloop-rigged fishing boat that he named the Spray. On April 24, 1895, he set sail from Boston, Massachusetts. More than three years later, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898 having circumnavigated the world, a distance of 46,000 miles (74,000 km). In 1899 he described the voyage in Sailing Alone Around the World now considered a classic of travel literature. It is a wonderful adventure story from the Age of Sail and a book of which Arthur Ransome declared, "boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once". (Summary by Alan Chant and Wikipedia)

  8. 8

    Adventures of a Woman Hobo-Ethel Grace Lynn

    Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. He personally rebuilt an 11.2 metre sloop-rigged fishing boat that he named the Spray. On April 24, 1895, he set sail from Boston, Massachusetts. More than three years later, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898 having circumnavigated the world, a distance of 46,000 miles (74,000 km). In 1899 he described the voyage in Sailing Alone Around the World now considered a classic of travel literature. It is a wonderful adventure story from the Age of Sail and a book of which Arthur Ransome declared, "boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once". (Summary by Alan Chant and Wikipedia)

  9. 7

    Guide to the Lakes-Thomas West

    Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. He personally rebuilt an 11.2 metre sloop-rigged fishing boat that he named the Spray. On April 24, 1895, he set sail from Boston, Massachusetts. More than three years later, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898 having circumnavigated the world, a distance of 46,000 miles (74,000 km). In 1899 he described the voyage in Sailing Alone Around the World now considered a classic of travel literature. It is a wonderful adventure story from the Age of Sail and a book of which Arthur Ransome declared, "boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once". (Summary by Alan Chant and Wikipedia)

  10. 6

    Autobiography of a Super-Tramp-William Henry Davies

    Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. He personally rebuilt an 11.2 metre sloop-rigged fishing boat that he named the Spray. On April 24, 1895, he set sail from Boston, Massachusetts. More than three years later, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898 having circumnavigated the world, a distance of 46,000 miles (74,000 km). In 1899 he described the voyage in Sailing Alone Around the World now considered a classic of travel literature. It is a wonderful adventure story from the Age of Sail and a book of which Arthur Ransome declared, "boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once". (Summary by Alan Chant and Wikipedia)

  11. 5

    Stories of the Lifeboat-Frank Mundell

    Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. He personally rebuilt an 11.2 metre sloop-rigged fishing boat that he named the Spray. On April 24, 1895, he set sail from Boston, Massachusetts. More than three years later, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898 having circumnavigated the world, a distance of 46,000 miles (74,000 km). In 1899 he described the voyage in Sailing Alone Around the World now considered a classic of travel literature. It is a wonderful adventure story from the Age of Sail and a book of which Arthur Ransome declared, "boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once". (Summary by Alan Chant and Wikipedia)

  12. 4

    Cruise of the Alerte - In Search of Treasure-Edward Frederick Knight

    Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. He personally rebuilt an 11.2 metre sloop-rigged fishing boat that he named the Spray. On April 24, 1895, he set sail from Boston, Massachusetts. More than three years later, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898 having circumnavigated the world, a distance of 46,000 miles (74,000 km). In 1899 he described the voyage in Sailing Alone Around the World now considered a classic of travel literature. It is a wonderful adventure story from the Age of Sail and a book of which Arthur Ransome declared, "boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once". (Summary by Alan Chant and Wikipedia)

  13. 3

    Notes of a Camp Follower on the Western Front-E. W. Hornung

    Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. He personally rebuilt an 11.2 metre sloop-rigged fishing boat that he named the Spray. On April 24, 1895, he set sail from Boston, Massachusetts. More than three years later, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898 having circumnavigated the world, a distance of 46,000 miles (74,000 km). In 1899 he described the voyage in Sailing Alone Around the World now considered a classic of travel literature. It is a wonderful adventure story from the Age of Sail and a book of which Arthur Ransome declared, "boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once". (Summary by Alan Chant and Wikipedia)

  14. 2

    Assault on Mount Everest, 1922-Charles Granville Bruce, George Ingle Finch, Tom Longstaff, George Mallory, T. Howard Somervell

    "Assault on Mount Everest, 1922" chronicles the daring expedition led by notable climbers Charles Granville Bruce, George Ingle Finch, Tom Longstaff, George Mallory, and T. Howard Somervell as they set their sights on conquering the world's highest peak. This gripping account captures the spirit of adventure and the relentless pursuit of human achievement, themes that resonate deeply in today's world where challenges and ambitions continue to drive individuals to push their limits. The story not only reflects the tenacity and courage of its characters but also serves as a timeless reminder of the allure of exploration and the quest for greatness, making it a must-listen for anyone inspired by the triumphs of the human spirit.

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    Sailing Alone Around The World - Joshua Slocum

    Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone in a small boat. He personally rebuilt an 11.2 metre sloop-rigged fishing boat that he named the Spray. On April 24, 1895, he set sail from Boston, Massachusetts. More than three years later, he returned to Newport, Rhode Island, on June 27, 1898 having circumnavigated the world, a distance of 46,000 miles (74,000 km). In 1899 he described the voyage in Sailing Alone Around the World now considered a classic of travel literature. It is a wonderful adventure story from the Age of Sail and a book of which Arthur Ransome declared, "boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once". (Summary by Alan Chant and Wikipedia)

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Set sail on a breathtaking journey of adventure and exploration inspired by the spirit of solo navigation and the allure of the open sea. This podcast invites listeners to immerse themselves in the tales of intrepid sailors who, much like the pioneering voyage of Joshua Slocum, ventured alone into the vast unknown, facing the elements and their own limitations. Every episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of maritime challenges, personal triumphs, and the profound connection between humanity and the ocean. Through a rotating collection of narratives, listeners will discover a series of unique explorations that illuminate the courage required to embark on such solitary quests. Each story unfolds a different perspective on the voyage of life, encouraging reflection on adventure, resilience, and the call of the horizon. Join us to uncover a new book with every episode and experience the thrill of sailing alone around the world.

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Joshua Slocum

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