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Crusoe, Castaways and Shipwrecks in the Perilous Age of Sail
Crusoe, Castaways and Shipwrecks in the Perilous Age of Sail
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To commemorate the 300th anniversary of Robinson Crusoe's publication, this book explores the stories that inspired Daniel Defoe, the novel's immense success, and the reasons why people were cast away, including hurricanes, shipwrecks, and deliberate choices. It showcases remarkable survival tales in adverse conditions, such as the slaves abandoned on a desolate island in the Indian Ocean.
Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 09 April 2019
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
To commemorate the 300th anniversary of the publication of Robinson Crusoe, this book explores some of the stories that inspired Daniel Defoe. These tales showcase bravery, courage, determination, and good fortune. It delves into Defoe's life and the remarkable success of his novel, often considered the first in the English language. Additionally, it examines the reasons why individuals found themselves cast away, whether due to wrecks, abandonment as punishment, piracy, or deliberate choice. The book also examines significant hurricanes in the 18th century, causing substantial damage to shipping and loss of life. It explores catastrophes resulting from human negligence, sheer stupidity, and bad luck, such as ships lost due to these factors.
The book showcases astonishing tales of survival in challenging environments, including the Falklands, the Caribbean, and off the coast of Australia. It highlights the most remarkable story of sixty slaves abandoned on a desolate, treeless island in the Indian Ocean and left there for fifteen years. Incredibly, some of them survived against all odds.
Being cast away brings out different qualities in individuals, with stories of both the best and worst aspects of human nature. These tales encompass murder, rape, and betrayal. Through these accounts, the book sheds light on the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Overall, this book provides a captivating exploration of the inspiration behind Robinson Crusoe, the life of its author, and the remarkable stories of survival and adversity that have shaped human history.
Weight: 514g
Dimension: 232 x 159 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526747471
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