The Sailor Crusoe (1876)

By Percy Bolingbroke St. John and Percy Bolingbroke St John

Book Overview

The Sailor Crusoe is a novel written by Percy Bolingbroke St. John and published in 1876. The story follows the adventures of a young sailor named Jack Crusoe, who is shipwrecked on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. Like the famous literary character Robinson Crusoe, Jack must learn to survive on his own, building shelter, finding food and water, and learning to adapt to his new environment.As he struggles to survive, Jack encounters a variety of challenges and dangers, including hostile natives, dangerous animals, and treacherous weather. He also discovers the remains of a previous shipwreck, which leads him to believe that he may not be alone on the island after all.As the years pass, Jack becomes increasingly skilled at living on the island, and he develops a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and wonder of his surroundings. He also begins to reflect on his life before the shipwreck, and he realizes that he has been given a unique opportunity to start anew and create a better life for himself.The Sailor Crusoe is a classic adventure story that explores themes of survival, self-reliance, and the power of human resilience in the face of adversity. It is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers of all ages, and it remains a beloved classic of English literature.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104665409
• ISBN13: 9781104665401
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"