Book: Castaway Boats Victor Slocum was the son of the famous Captain Joshua Slocum, the first man to sail alone around the world. Having traveled for years with his father and then sailed the seven seas as a captain, Victor Slocum gathered information for this book for most of his life. In Castaway Boats, he has presented the intimate records of a number of castaway boats and the adventures of the survivors. The thrilling accounts show great attention to detail and historical accuracy. Included are Joshua Slocum's story of the Easter Island castaways and other famous stories such as Shackleton's boat voyage and the castaways of the whaleboat Essex. Several lesser known but equally fascinating stories make up the rest of the book. A must read for every lover of the sea, its mysteries, its adventure and its romance.
Details of Book: Castaway Boats Book: Castaway Boats
Author: Victor Slocum, Charles J. Doane
ISBN: 1574091263
ISBN-13: 9781574091267
, 978-1574091267
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: May 2001
Publisher: Sheridan House
Number of Pages: 352
Language: English