Joshua Slocum published 2 novels, 1 novella and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Sailing Alone Around the World (1900).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Joshua Slocum
Standalone novels in order
Sailing Alone Around the World and Voyage of the Liberdade (1948)
Novellas in order
Voyages of the Liberdade (1890)
Non-fiction in order
Around the World in the Sloop Spray (1903)
The Voyages of Joshua Slocum (1958)
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About Joshua Slocum
Joshua Slocum was the first person to sail single-handedly around the world. He was a Nova Scotian-born, naturalised American seaman and adventurer, and a noted writer. In 1900 he wrote a book about his journey, Sailing Alone Around the World, which became an international best-seller. He disappeared in November 1909 while aboard his boat, the Spray.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Joshua Slocum FAQ
- How many books has Joshua Slocum written?
- Joshua Slocum published 2 novels, 1 novella and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Joshua Slocum's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sailing Alone Around the World.
- What is Joshua Slocum's last book?
- Around the World in the Sloop Spray (1903).
- What is Joshua Slocum's most famous book?
- Sailing Alone Around the World (1900) is Joshua Slocum's most widely read book.
- Can I read Joshua Slocum's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Joshua Slocum are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.