Around the World at Seventeen

Around the World at Seventeen is a memoir written by Charles F. C. Ladd Jr. about his incredible journey around the world at the young age of seventeen. The book chronicles his travels across continents and oceans, from the United States to Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. The author shares his experiences of meeting new people, experiencing different cultures, and facing various challenges during his journey. He also describes the many adventures he had along the way, including trekking through the jungles of Borneo, sailing across the Pacific Ocean, and exploring ancient ruins in Egypt.Through his vivid storytelling, Ladd Jr. provides readers with a glimpse into the world as it was in the mid-20th century, and how it has changed since then. The book is a fascinating account of a young man's quest to explore the world and discover new horizons. Overall, Around the World at Seventeen is a captivating memoir that will appeal to anyone interested in travel, adventure, and exploring different cultures. It is a must-read for anyone looking for inspiration to embark on their own journey of discovery.1928. Ladd recounts his experiences of his around the world cruise on the first floating university with five hundred other American boys and girls.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.