| Author |
Slocum, Joshua, 1844-1910? |
| Title |
Voyage of the Liberdade
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Voyage of the Liberdade" by Joshua Slocum is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Slocum himself as he embarks on a perilous sea voyage on his modest boat, the "Liberdade", detailing encounters with storms, mutiny, and various challenges faced at sea. This memoir documents not only his adventures but also the spirit of exploration and the complexities of life aboard a sailing vessel. At the start of the narrative, the author recounts the preparation and initial journey of the bark "Aquidneck", which departs from New York en route to Montevideo. The voyage quickly turns chaotic as the ship is caught in a violent hurricane shortly after leaving the harbor, forcing Slocum and his crew to navigate treacherous waters. Establishing the backdrop of the ship's crew and maritime life, he introduces characters such as the young shipmate Victor and his brother Garfield, along with vivid descriptions of storms, repairs, and daily life aboard. The opening sets the stage for Slocum's subsequent adventures and misadventures, while also highlighting the resilience and camaraderie of sailors against the backdrop of an unforgiving sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels
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| Subject |
Slocum, Joshua, 1844- -- Travel
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| Subject |
Liberdade (Ship)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18541 |
| Release Date |
Jun 9, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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