Signed presentation copy in original illustrated cloth, detailing the audacious solo transatlantic crossing of William Andrews in 1892. Andrews had previously completed a crossing in a 20-footer, but evidently found it too roomy — perhaps because there was enough room for his brother. This time, he set out in a vessel much smaller at 14 1/2 feet, the Sapolio. Entirely hand-made by Andrews, this delicate boat of canvas stretched upon a cedar frame began her courageous voyage from Atlantic City in New Jersey on July 21, 1892, arriving at the point of Columbus' departure in Spain some 63 days later. This book includes the journal kept by Andrews, with descriptions and illustrations of the Azores where the Sapolio anchored during the voyage.

Signed presentation copy in original illustrated cloth, detailing the audacious solo transatlantic crossing of William Andrews in 1892. Andrews had previously completed a crossing in a 20-footer, but evidently found it too roomy — perhaps because there was enough room for his brother. This time, he set out in a vessel much smaller at 14 1/2 feet, the Sapolio. Entirely hand-made by Andrews, this delicate boat of canvas stretched upon a cedar frame began her courageous voyage from Atlantic City in New Jersey on July 21, 1892, arriving at the point of Columbus' departure in Spain some 63 days later. This book includes the journal kept by Andrews, with descriptions and illustrations of the Azores where the Sapolio anchored during the voyage.

This copy, with ts signed inscription by Andrews, was one of those issued as a souvenir for the Chicago World's Fair — the spectacular exhibition of innovation and commerce staged to mark the 400th anniversary of Columbus's discoveries of 1492.