Sailing Alone Around the World

Who is Judge Beyers? Who did Slocum meet through the judge?

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Asked by Cat on 21 Oct 03:06

Last updated by Cat on 21 Oct 03:10

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Answered by Cat on 21 Oct 03:10

Judge Fredrik William Beyers was a friend to Joshua Slocum. Beyers was able to introduce Slocum to Transvaal President Paul Kruger, a highly influential and unusual man. Beyers was able to arrange the appointment by relaying Slocum's adventures to the president.