Author

Publication

2002-08-01 - Goldmann

Word Count

0 words, Guess

Page Count

0 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • ISBN-103442308852
  • ISBN-139783442308859
  • LibraryThing402413
  • Open LibraryOL12709676M

Classifications

  • DDC996.1/8
  • LCCG530.S42 S68 2002

Description

Offers an account of the life and experiences of Alexander Selkirk, whose adventures and solitary struggle for survival after being marooned on a desert island inspired Daniel Defoe's classic novel "Robinson Crusoe."

First Sentence

DEFINED BY the vast South Sea, The Island from a wooden craft, far out, was a destination, a place of refuge.

Subjects

Topics

PiratesHistorySurvivalEilandenGeographyCastawaysBiografie

Places

Juan Fernández Islands

People

Alexander Selkirk (1676-1721)

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