Annotated Sailing Alone Around the World

Joshua Slocum's Sailing Alone Around the World is a classic, beloved by sailors the world over who have enjoyed this engrossing tale of a man who sails around the world alone in a small wooden sailboat built with his own hands. This edition is thoroughly annotated by teacher/journalist Rod Scher, who provides explanation, commentary, and clarification that will make Slocum's masterpiece more accessible to today's readers-sailors and landlubbers alike. Scher has also added fascinating "In the News" sidebars throughout the text, which help bring to life the historical events surrounding the narrative.