Voyage of the Liberdade

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The narrative chronicles Joshua Slocum's remarkable solo journey around the world, highlighting his skills as a navigator and shipbuilder. After refurbishing the sloop Spray, he embarked on an extraordinary voyage from 1895 to 1898, covering 46,000 miles. His adventures included multiple Atlantic crossings, navigating the Strait of Magellan, and visiting diverse locations such as Australia and South Africa. Slocum’s story captures the spirit of adventure and the challenges of solo sailing, culminating in his mysterious disappearance in 1909.