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

Boring Books for Bedtime by Sharon Handy

Jun 1, 202651:37Health

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 bene...

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