The Story of Alexander Selkirk (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

Published in 1841, 200 pages. Detailed account of Alexander Selkirk's time spent on the island of Juan Fernandez. This is the story that De Foe based Robinson Crusoe on. The last 60 pages are devoted to the life of De Foe and examples from Robinson Crusoe.This book for the Kindle includes 8 pages of illustrations, which are available for viewing at www.digitaltextpublishing.comContents:CHAPTER I. Selkirk's birth. His parentage. Choice of his business. His father's views. His temperament, a quarrel, the punishment, His humiliation. He resolves to go to sea. CHAPTER II. Selkirk sails. His reflections. Sea-sickness. A hail storm. His dream. His resolution. Plans for the future. Another voyage. He goes out sailing-master. CHAPTER III. The Cinque Ports on a cruise. Death of the captain. His successor. Selkirk's dislike to him. Men left on an island. Two captains disagree. Second visit to Juan Fernandez. Selkirk is left there. Reflections. CHAPTER IV. Selkirk's feelings. Discovery of the island. The Buccaniers. Story of Robert Kidd. The first night on the island. The animals. The vegetables. Other remarks on the island. The few first days. A boiled dish. CHAPTER V. He builds two houses. The goats and birds. His furniture. Makes a cup. Is troubled with rats; tames wild cats to get rid of them. CHAPTER VI. The cats. A fight. Sea lions. Attack on Commodore Byron. Taming the kid. Milking goats. Catching wild ones Shoes wear out. CHAPTER VII. A needle invented. Mending and making garments. A resting place. Meditations. He makes a knife. Spaniards land and pursue him. His escape. Their departure. A way to get fire. He finds plums. Makes a basket. CHAPTER VIII. An accident. His sufferings. Need of a companion He sees ships. The people land. He goes on board. Farewell to the island. Return home. Conclusion. LIFE OF DE FOE.