{"product_id":"9780615807584","title":"Around the World in 80 Years: The Oldest Man to Sail Alone around the World - Twice!","description":"The Oldest Singlehander in the World!\u003cp\u003eAt the advanced ages of 78 and 89, Harry L. Heckel, Jr., fulfilled a dream: he sailed alone around the world, not once, but twice! This Old Man of the Sea goes global, describing with a dry wit and a keen eye, the 54 countries and islands he visited, plus the sail to get there. Armchair travelers and sailors alike will be enthralled by the adventures of this Ancient Mariner: from the Killing Fields of Cambodia to the Great Wall of China, from avoiding pirates off Somalia to almost capsizing off Madagascar. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn inspiring tale that proves that age is no deterrent to fulfilling your dream! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Harry Heckel:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was very much admired and respected as the oldest, most experienced and wisest of yachties....he is our treasure. ~Rose Selfridge, s\/v Fair Rose\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe enjoyed Harry's wit, his incredible knowledge of so many subjects, and particularly his vitality. ~Betty Root, s\/v Wrangler\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe's one in a million. ~Kirk McGeorge, s\/v Polly Brooks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has seen, heard, and done so much, and has touched many people's hearts...~Cindy Stew\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is truly a beacon for so many of us on how NOT to get old and boring. ~Maryan Koehler, author, \u003ci\u003eThe Stone Goat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rambling Star Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016292319472,"sku":"9780615807584","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780615807584_p0.jpg?v=1763599525","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780615807584","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}