Chicago: Henry Regency, 1969. First Edition, first printing. Hardcover.Memoir of Brenton's journey to Senegal. Brenton set out from Lake Michigan in a canoe made from a hallowed-out cashew tree. He planned to sail to Senegal and return to the United States via a hot air ballon. The ballon trip failed and he returned to Chicago in his original canoe a year later. Francis disappeared at sea two years later during an attempt to sail to England. Presentation copy inscribed: To my favorite publicity agent Mary Beth. Signed and dated January 71, making this one of the last items handled by Brenton. Picture of Brenton taped to the front-free endpaper accompanied by a handwritten timeline and ownership mark on the front pastedown. Stamp from the Chicagoland Canoe Base, business of the legendary canoe maker Ralph Frese. Chipping to the dust jacket at spine ends and corners. Boards stained with white substance, text block not affected. Good.