"Voyage of the Liberdade" by Joshua Slocum is a late 19th-century memoir that recalls Slocum's adventurous voyage aboard the "Liberdade," where he faces severe storms, deals with a rebellious crew, and confronts other formidable difficulties on the open ocean. The journey begins with the ship leaving from New York heading towards Montevideo, but it quickly turns bad when a hurricane hits not long after they depart, forcing Slocum and his team to navigate dangerous waters. The memoir describes in detail the ship's team and life at sea, bringing to life characters like shipmates Victor and Garfield, as well as intense storms, repairs, and what life was like on the ship day to day; this sets the stage for Slocum's future journeys, highlighting how strong and friendly sailors could be against the harsh sea.
Voyage of the Liberdade
By Joshua Slocum
Battling treacherous tempests and a mutinous crew, a daring sailor recounts his harrowing journey across the unforgiving sea in the late 19th century.
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About the AuthorJoshua Slocum was the first person to sail single-handedly around the world. He was a Nova Scotian-born, naturalised American seaman and adventurer, and a noted writer. In 1900 he wrote a book about his journey, Sailing Alone Around the World, which became an international best-seller. He disappeared in November 1909 while aboard his boat, the Spray.
Joshua Slocum was the first person to sail single-handedly around the world. He was a Nova Scotian-born, naturalised American seaman and adventurer, and a noted writer. In 1900 he wrote a book about his journey, Sailing Alone Around the World, which became an international best-seller. He disappeared in November 1909 while aboard his boat, the Spray.
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