A World Of My Own: The Single-Handed, Non-Stop Circumnavigation Of The World In Suhaili
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
In 1969, a 29-year-old British merchant navy officer named Robin Knox-Johnston sailed into history, becoming the first person to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe aboard his 32-foot ketch, *Suhaili* — and A World of My Own is his gripping, unfiltered account of that extraordinary 312-day voyage. Chronicling the brutal Southern Ocean swells, the isolation of months without human contact, and the relentless mechanical failures that threatened to end the journey at every turn, Knox-Johnston's narrative is a masterclass in human endurance, seamanship, and sheer bloody-mindedness. Beyond the technical triumphs and harrowing close calls, this memoir stands as a profound meditation on solitude, self-reliance, and what it means to pit oneself against the most hostile environment on Earth. Knox-Johnston's prose is direct and unaffected, yet radiates an infectious passion for the sea that recalls the great tradition of maritime adventure writing. A landmark in sailing literature and a testament to the indomitable spirit of exploration, this book will leave readers asking themselves: what would *they* sacrifice to be truly, utterly alone — and triumphant?
Author: Robin Knox-Johnston
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Cassell, London
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
In 1969, a 29-year-old British merchant navy officer named Robin Knox-Johnston sailed into history, becoming the first person to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe aboard his 32-foot ketch, *Suhaili* — and A World of My Own is his gripping, unfiltered account of that extraordinary 312-day voyage. Chronicling the brutal Southern Ocean swells, the isolation of months without human contact, and the relentless mechanical failures that threatened to end the journey at every turn, Knox-Johnston's narrative is a masterclass in human endurance, seamanship, and sheer bloody-mindedness. Beyond the technical triumphs and harrowing close calls, this memoir stands as a profound meditation on solitude, self-reliance, and what it means to pit oneself against the most hostile environment on Earth. Knox-Johnston's prose is direct and unaffected, yet radiates an infectious passion for the sea that recalls the great tradition of maritime adventure writing. A landmark in sailing literature and a testament to the indomitable spirit of exploration, this book will leave readers asking themselves: what would *they* sacrifice to be truly, utterly alone — and triumphant?