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Who Was Alexander Selkirk
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Download or read book Marooned written by Robert Kraske and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2005-10-17 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1704, Alexander Selkirk was voyaging across the South Pacific when, after arguing with the ship’s captain, he was put ashore— alone—on an uninhabited island. Equipped with little more than a musket and his wits, Selkirk not only survived in complete solitude for more than four years, but to came to be quite comfortable and happy. After being rescued by a British privateer in 1709, he took a leading role in several dramatic captures of merchant ships. Although he returned to civilization a rich man, he couldn’t find a place in society and always longed to return to the paradise of his island. Selkirk’s well-documented adventures so inspired Daniel Defoe that they became the basis for his perennial classic, Robinson Crusoe. In an account that is every bit as fascinating as Defoe’s novel, Robert Kraske provides vivid descriptions of Selkirk’s days on the island and aboard ship, including details of the violent, bloody, and legally sanctioned pirating that went on in the early 18th century. Author’s note, glossary, bibliography, index.
Book Synopsis The Life and Adventures of Alexander Selkirk, the Real Robinson Crusoe by : John Howell
Download or read book The Life and Adventures of Alexander Selkirk, the Real Robinson Crusoe written by John Howell and published by . This book was released on 1837 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Cruising Voyage Round the World by : Woodes Rogers
Download or read book A Cruising Voyage Round the World written by Woodes Rogers and published by . This book was released on 1712 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Who Was Alexander Selkirk? by : Amanda Mitchison
Download or read book Who Was Alexander Selkirk? written by Amanda Mitchison and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of Alexander Selkirk, Scottish mariner and adventurer, who was delighted to be rescued by passing sailors after four years alone on a Pacific island. The story tells how Selkirk came to be stranded on the island in 1705, and how he survived - the story of the real Robinson Crusoe.
Book Synopsis The life and adventures of Alexander Selkirk by : John Howell
Download or read book The life and adventures of Alexander Selkirk written by John Howell and published by . This book was released on 1829 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Selkirk's Island written by Diana Souhami and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Alexander Selkirk was abandoned by his shipmates on the remote island of Juan Fernandez in 1704 he could not have know that he wouldn't see another human soul for four long years, could not have anticipated the lonely and fierce existence to which he had been condemned, nor could he have ever guessed that his plight - recreated in the form of Robinson Crusoe - would be immortalised by Daniel Defoe. In this startlingly original book, award-winning author Diana Souhami brings new life to this story, evoking the abandoned sailor's struggle with solitude, God and the savage new home into which he had been so brutally thrust.
Book Synopsis Alexander Selkirk by : Amanda Mitchison
Download or read book Alexander Selkirk written by Amanda Mitchison and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of how Selkirk came to be stranded on a Pacific island in 1705 and how he survived for four years before being rescued by passing sailors. The story of the real Robinson Crusoe.
Book Synopsis The Story of Alexander Selkirk by : Samuel Griswold Goodrich
Download or read book The Story of Alexander Selkirk written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich and published by . This book was released on 1841 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The original Robinson Crusoe, a narrative of the adventures of A. Selkirk and others by : Henry Cadwallader Adams
Download or read book The original Robinson Crusoe, a narrative of the adventures of A. Selkirk and others written by Henry Cadwallader Adams and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Story of Alexander Selkirk by : Samuel G 1793-1860 Goodrich
Download or read book The Story of Alexander Selkirk written by Samuel G 1793-1860 Goodrich and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis The Robinson Crusoe Trilogy by : Daniel Dafoe
Download or read book The Robinson Crusoe Trilogy written by Daniel Dafoe and published by . This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The iconic Robinson Crusoe and the real life events that inspired his story Almost everyone has heard of the story of Robinson Crusoe and his man Friday, whether they have actually read Defoe's book or not. Crusoe has been the subject of numerous films, television series and dramatisations. People might not, however, be aware that as a result of the success of the original book, Crusoe's fictional life and adventures became a trilogy. All three books appear in this unique Leonaur edition and readers can expect a gratifying helping of dark deeds at sea, marooning, fights for survival, battles with cannibals and many other exciting escapades. The final Defoe text has been carefully edited by Leonaur to remove ligatures and other archaic characters to make the it more readable and enjoyable for modern readers. Many who know of Crusoe's fictional adventures are aware that they were based on the real-life experiences of Alexander Selkirk. There have been several versions of his story published, but we have chosen the one we believe is the fullest and most accurate to include here to give readers an understanding of the reality that inspired Robinson Crusoe's fame. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.
Download or read book Robinson Crusoe written by Daniel Defoe and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-01-17 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robinson Crusoe, a classic novel by Daniel Defoe, unfolds the gripping tale of a resourceful and tenacious Englishman marooned on a remote island for decades. Set against the backdrop of the 17th century, this quintessentially British narrative follows the eponymous character, Robinson Crusoe, as he navigates the challenges of isolation and survival with unmatched resilience. Crusoe’s ingenuity and adaptability come to the fore as he transforms his barren surroundings into a self-sufficient haven. With vivid descriptions of the island's flora and fauna, Defoe paints a vivid picture of Crusoe’s solitary existence, crafting a timeless adventure that captivates readers with its exploration of human determination and the triumph of the human spirit. It is an iconic classic that has stood the test of time and left an indelible mark on the landscape of English literature. DANIEL DEFOE [1660-1731] was one of England's most versatile and prolific authors ever: a poet, journalist, political writer, travel writer, and essayist on subjects such as history and economics, among others. He is most renowned for the novels Robinson Crusoe [1719] and - the most critically acclaimed - Moll Flanders [1722].
Book Synopsis In Search of Robinson Crusoe by : Daisuke Takahashi
Download or read book In Search of Robinson Crusoe written by Daisuke Takahashi and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book seeks to discover the actual man and the true adventures behind the life of Alexander Selkirk, the real-life Robinson Crusoe.
Book Synopsis In Search Of Robinson Crusoe by : Tim Severin
Download or read book In Search Of Robinson Crusoe written by Tim Severin and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2009-07-21 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly three centuries, Robinson Crusoe has been the archetypal castaway, the symbol of survival in uninhabited wilds. In this book, Tim Severin adds this enterprising hero to the roster of legendary figures whose adventures he's replicated and whose origins he's explored. With the signature approach to literary and historical sleuthing that has led the New York Times to describe him as "original, audacious, and exuberant," Severin uncovers the seaman's world that captured Daniel Defoe's imagination, recounting dramatic survival stories of sailors, pirates, castaways, and native Americans and replicating their journeys to experience for himself the adventures that inspired Robinson Crusoe. He camps on islands that famous castaways once survived on, undertakes a perilous sea voyage, and searches Nicaragua and Honduras for the Miskutu Indians, the tribe that the model for Crusoe's companion, Friday, belonged to. Tim Severin has once again demonstrated a superb ability to bring together literature, history and adventure in an engrossing narrative.
Book Synopsis Crusoe's Island by : John Ross Browne
Download or read book Crusoe's Island written by John Ross Browne and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Badass written by Ben Thompson and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The badasses populating the pages of Badass are the most savagely awesome historical figures to ever strap on a pair of chain mail gauntlets and run screaming into battle. Author Ben Thompson—considered by many to be the Internet’s foremost expert on badassitude—has gathered together a rogues’ gallery of butt-stomping rogues, from Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan to Blackbeard, George S. Patton, and Bruce Lee. Their bone-breaking exploits are illustrated by top artist from the fields of gaming, comics, and cards—DC Comics illustrator Matt Haley and Thomas Denmark, illustrator for the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. This is not your boring high school history—this is tough, manly, unrelentingly Badass!
Book Synopsis Plants of Oceanic Islands by : Tod F. Stuessy
Download or read book Plants of Oceanic Islands written by Tod F. Stuessy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive view of the origin and evolution of the plants of an entire oceanic archipelago.
