This little book is indeed a page-turner. It contains five chapters of "Sailing Alone Around the World", describing the most hazardous part of his voyages, the first solo circumnavigation (between 1895-1898) - and it certainly fulfils what was the publisher's likely intention, that is to draw the reader in and add the paperback to one's reading list! Captain Slocum writes very well indeed, a "writer of powerful simplicity" as the publishes states. Also on the back cover is this "[this book] evokes a man attuned to his craft and his world, observant of men and animals, resourceful, above all sympathetic, whose delight in each moment is generously available to all." - I agree and, after reading this book, I am sure you will agree too! ( )