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The Adventures Of Robert Drury

The Adventures Of Robert Drury

Daniel Defoe

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Biografía e historias reales
ISBN:
9781248890158
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'The Adventures of Robert Drury' recounts the extraordinary experiences of a young man shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar in the early 18th century. Captured and held captive for fifteen years, Drury immersed himself in the island’s diverse cultures and customs, navigating treacherous political landscapes and forming complex relationships with the native people. Attributed to Daniel Defoe, this captivating narrative provides a unique and insightful glimpse into a little-known world, blending elements of adventure, survival, and cultural observation. Drury’s vivid descriptions of Madagascan life, from tribal warfare to religious practices, offer a valuable historical record. 'The Adventures of Robert Drury' remains a compelling tale of resilience, adaptation, and the enduring human spirit.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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