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Sailing Alone Around the World, by Captain Joshua Slocum, Part 4

Let's sail to sleep with the first read of our new theme month, Travels! This time, we return to an epic journey around the world in a handmade boat, and wrestle with Cape Horn, seasickness, and williwaws. Also, the benefits of carpet tacks and the kindness of strangers. Useful! ...  Show more

1897 Sears Roebuck and Co. Catalog - Sewing Machines

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