Lone Voyager - (Extraordinary Adventures of Howard Blackburn) by Joseph E Garland (Paperback)

Lone Voyager: The Incredible Story of Howard Blackburn is a heart-felt celebration of an iconic figure among all sailors who take to the sea alone.

In 1883, Blackburn set sail from Gloucester Harbor with another fisherman, only to be separated by a sudden squall and face a harrowing journey across the North Atlantic.

Despite losing his fingers to the icy misadventure, Blackburn went on to set a record for swiftest solo sailing voyage across the Atlantic that stood for decades.

This book is a thrilling portrait of the world's most fabled fishing port in the age of sail and a testament to the enduring spirit of survival at sea.

With 57 photos, Lone Voyager is a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure story or is fascinated by the bravery and resilience of the human spirit.