A Japanese Robinson Crusoe (1898)

By Jenichiro Oyabe

Book Overview

""A Japanese Robinson Crusoe"" is a novel written by Jenichiro Oyabe and published in 1898. The story follows the adventures of a young Japanese man named Yasu, who becomes stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck. Using his ingenuity and resourcefulness, Yasu must learn to survive in his new environment and overcome the challenges that come with being alone on an island.Throughout the novel, Yasu faces many obstacles, including finding food and shelter, building a raft to escape the island, and dealing with the harsh elements and dangerous wildlife. He also reflects on his life before the shipwreck, his family, and his hopes for the future.As Yasu adapts to his new life, he learns valuable lessons about self-reliance, perseverance, and the importance of human connection. The novel is a classic tale of survival and adventure, with a unique cultural perspective that sets it apart from other Robinson Crusoe-inspired stories.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436935571
• ISBN13: 9781436935579
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"