Voyage of the Liberdade

In the first part of the book, Slocum describes the Aquidneck's voyage, including the mishaps that saddle him with a crew of brigands, not sailors. He tells how eventually lost the Aquidneck, and the circumstances that led to his building the Liberdade, the ship that would bring he and his family home.

Join the self-reliant and intrepid Slocum on his voyage and gain a glimpse into the romantic era that vanished when steam took over. And perhaps his book will inspire you to follow in his foo...