Anyhow, a philosophical turn of thought now was not amiss, else one's patience would have given out almost at the harbour entrance. The term of her probation was eight days.
-- Joshua Slocum
   
Joshua Slocum   Name:
Joshua Slocum
Type:
Explorer
Nationality:
Canadian
Birth:
February 20, 1844
Death:
November 14, 1909
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