Episode 2 of 2
Publication of Voyage Account
- When
- 1899
- Where
- Publication location unspecified
Slocum published his account of the voyage, Sailing Alone Around the World, in 1899.
The book was first serialized in The Century Magazine and then published in book-length editions. It became an international best-seller, bringing Slocum widespread fame in the English-speaking world. This fame led to his invitation as a speaker at a dinner honoring Mark Twain in December 1900.
Sources
- Joshua Slocum Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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