Publisher's Synopsis
Crusoe's Island is a travelogue written by John Ross Browne in 1867, which chronicles his journey to the island of Juan Fernandez, where Alexander Selkirk, the inspiration behind the famous novel Robinson Crusoe, was marooned for four years. Browne shares his experiences of exploring the island and retracing Selkirk's footsteps, providing vivid descriptions of the flora, fauna, and geography of the island.In addition to his journey to Juan Fernandez, Browne also shares his adventures in California and Washoe, where he worked as a gold miner. He describes the challenges and dangers of mining, as well as the social and economic conditions of the region during the mid-19th century.Overall, Crusoe's Island is a fascinating travelogue that provides a glimpse into the life of Alexander Selkirk and the adventures of a gold miner in California and Washoe. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, adventure, and history.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.
