Providence Displayed

Or The Remarkable Adventures Of Alexander Selkirk, Of Largo, In Scotland (1800)

von Isaac James

210 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Providence Displayed: Or The Remarkable Adventures Of Alexander Selkirk, Of Largo, In Scotland (1800) is a book by Isaac James that tells the story of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor who was marooned on a deserted island in the South Pacific for over four years. The book details Selkirk's struggles to survive on the island, including his efforts to find food, shelter, and companionship. It also explores the psychological effects of his isolation and the spiritual journey he underwent during his time on the island. The book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of faith in the face of adversity. It is a compelling and inspiring read that offers a glimpse into a fascinating period of history and the extraordinary life of one of its most remarkable figures.Who Lived Four Years And Four Months By Himself, On The Island Of Juan Fernandez; From Whence He Returned With Captain Woodes Rogers, Of Bristol, And On Whose Adventures Was Founded The Celebrated Novel Of Robinson Crusoe.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Abenteurer und Entdecker
• ISBN: 9781120683915
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC