Description

The Story of Alexander Selkirk is a book written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich and published in 1841. The book tells the true story of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor who was stranded on a deserted island in the South Pacific for over four years. Selkirk had been a crew member on a privateer ship, but when he disagreed with the captain's decision to continue sailing in dangerous waters, he was left behind on the uninhabited island of Juan Fernandez. The book recounts Selkirk's struggles to survive on the island, including his efforts to find food and shelter, and his eventual rescue by a passing ship.Goodrich's book is based on Selkirk's own account of his experiences, as well as other historical documents. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the island and Selkirk's journey. The Story of Alexander Selkirk was a popular book in its time, and it helped to inspire other adventure stories and tales of survival. It remains a classic work of non-fiction and a fascinating account of one man's struggle to survive in a harsh and isolated environment.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.