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Howell, John, 1788-1863 |
| Title |
The life and adventures of Alexander Selkirk, the real Robinson Crusoe : A narrative founded on facts. History of the wanderings of Tom Starboard.
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| Alternate Title |
Selkirk and Starboard
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| Original Publication |
United States: M. Day & Co., 1841.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Life and Adventures of Alexander Selkirk, the Real Robinson Crusoe" is a narrative account authored in the early 19th century. This book is a historical account that details the true experiences of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor whose life became the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's fictional character Robinson Crusoe. The text captures Selkirk's existence on the uninhabited island of Juan Fernandez, exploring themes of solitude, survival, and self-discovery during his extraordinary journey. The narrative begins with Selkirk's early life, describing his tumultuous behavior leading to his departure at sea and eventual isolation on the South Sea island after a quarrel with his captain. Left to fend for himself, he faces the challenges of extreme loneliness, hunger, and the need for shelter. As time progresses, he learns to adapt, constructing huts, sourcing food, and taming animals for companionship. The tale also recounts his emotional and spiritual transformation, where he finds solace in religion and personal reflection. Ultimately, the story unfolds until his rescue by English ships after enduring four years of isolation, highlighting Selkirk's resilience and the joy of reconnection with humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| Subject |
Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Selkirk, Alexander, 1676-1721 -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731. Robinson Crusoe
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70639 |
| Release Date |
Apr 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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