What inspired Joshua Slocum to undertake such a daring solo voyage?
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Sailing Alone around the World

Sailing Alone around the World
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What inspired Joshua Slocum to undertake such a daring solo voyage?
Did anyone else find Slocum's descriptions of the sea and navigation more poetic than technical?
How do you think Slocum's background influenced his approach to exploration and self-reliance?