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The contents of the book report, for a work of fiction, typically include basic bibliographical information about the work, a summary of the narrative and setting, main elements of the stories of key characters, the author's purpose in creating the work, the student's opinion of the book, and a theme statement summing up the main idea drawn ...
Check out our list of the best solo travel destinations for women and great places to travel alone in 2024, including Seattle, Cambodia, Iceland and more. ... the Big Easy has tons to offer solo ...
The first solo record was set by Joshua Slocum in the Spray (1898). The current record holders are IDEC 3, skippered by Francis Joyon in 40 days, 23 hours, 30 minutes and 30 seconds for a crewed journey, and François Gabart with Macif in 42 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes and 35 seconds for a solo journey. Most races or solo attempts start from Europe.
Documenting one million miles raising awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS) 1,000,000 mi (1,600,000 km) (projected) Solo and unsupported Rider, writer and speaker with MS on one million mile journey Chasing the Cure [73] Danell Lynn (USA) 2014-2015 Triumph Bonneville: Lower 48 U.S. states non-overlapping route [74] 48,600 mi (78,200 km) Solo
Joshua Slocum (February 20, 1844 [1] – on or shortly after November 14, 1909) 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.
Solo, non-stop, and unassisted, but the voyage was shorter than the required 21,600 nautical miles to be considered a global circumnavigation. Laura Dekker NED NZL [8] [9] Gibraltar: 21 August 2010 21 January 2012 518 16 years, 123 days Jeanneau Gin Fizz: Guppy: Westerly, via Panama Canal and Cape of Good Hope. Solo, with stops and assistance.
A guide book or travel guide is "a book of information about a place, designed for the use of visitors or tourists". [41] An early example is Thomas West's guide to the English Lake District, published in 1778. [42] Thomas West, an English priest, popularized the idea of walking for pleasure in his guide to the Lake District of 1778. In the ...
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