'There is so much to this book that it is not surprising that it is has been continually in print since 1889.this book has literary merit, thoughtful and beautifully written and packed with incident' (Nautical Magazine). Contemporary reviews speak as well of it even now as 'one of the most readable books in the whole library of adventure' (Sports Illustrated). Slocum conveys an appreciably casual, almost self-deprecating, style. The memoir was first published in installments before its popularity became such that it was issued in lavishly illustrated book form.

To these he gave popular lectures and lantern-slide shows upon his arrival, including the English writers Edwin Arnold and Arthur Ransome. 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. He ran away from his Nova Scotia home at the age of 14, and for the next 35 years he sailed the world holding every.

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.

Slocum around the world alone