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Crusoe’s Island, A Ramble In The Footsteps Of Alexander Selkirk

Crusoe’s Island, A Ramble In The Footsteps Of Alexander Selkirk

John Ross Browne

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Historia de América
ISBN:
9781436816724
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Crusoe’s Island is a travelogue written by John Ross Browne in 1867. The book is a fascinating account of Browne’s journey to the remote island of Juan Fernandez, where he retraced the footsteps of Alexander Selkirk, the real-life inspiration for Robinson Crusoe. The book also includes sketches of Browne’s adventures in California and Washoe.Browne’s journey to Juan Fernandez was an arduous one, involving a long sea voyage and a treacherous climb up the island’s rugged terrain. Along the way, he encountered a variety of flora and fauna, and he documented his observations in vivid detail.Browne’s account of Selkirk’s life on the island is particularly fascinating. Selkirk was a Scottish sailor who was marooned on Juan Fernandez for four years in the early 18th century. His experiences inspired Daniel Defoe’s classic novel Robinson Crusoe. Browne retraces Selkirk’s footsteps, visiting the caves where he lived and the places where he hunted and fished.In addition to his travels to Juan Fernandez, Browne also describes his adventures in California and Washoe. He provides a detailed account of the gold rush in California, as well as his experiences in the silver mines of Washoe.Overall, Crusoe’s Island is a captivating travelogue that offers a unique perspective on the history and geography of the Pacific coast. Browne’s vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone interested in adventure, exploration, and the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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