Bibliograph

Marooned, the strange but true adventures of Alexander Selkirk, the real Robinson Crusoe, by Robert Kraske ; illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker

Type

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Marooned, the strange but true adventures of Alexander Selkirk, the real Robinson Crusoe, by Robert Kraske ; illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-118) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Marooned

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

748286216

Responsibility statement

by Robert Kraske ; illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker

Sub title

the strange but true adventures of Alexander Selkirk, the real Robinson Crusoe

Summary

Marooned on a South Pacific island, Alexander Selkirk survived in complete solitude for more than four years. After his rescue in 1709 he became the real-life model for Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe

Table Of Contents

Selkirk's choice -- Beach to the cave -- Prisoner and master -- Duke and Duchess arrive -- Pacific adventures and the Manila Galleon -- Marooned in London -- Largo and beyond -- Real Robinson Crusoe -- Author's note: Writing Selkirk's story and the island today -- Glossary -- Selected bibliography -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

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