The Story Of Alexander Selkirk (1841)

by Samuel Griswold Goodrich

Book Overview

The Story Of Alexander Selkirk is a book written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich in 1841. The book tells the true story of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor who was stranded on a deserted island in the South Pacific for over four years. Selkirk's story was the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe.The book begins by describing Selkirk's early life and his decision to become a sailor. It then recounts his experiences on various ships,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165671611
• ISBN13: 9781165671618
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"