The life and adventures of Alexander Selkirk : containing the real incidents upon which the romance of Robinson Crusoe is founded : in which also the events of his life, drawn from authentic sources, are traced from his birth, in 1676, till his death, in 1723 : with an appendix, comprising a description of the island of Juan Fernandez and some curious information relating to his shipmates, &c. / by John Howell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Howell, John, 1788-1863.

Contributor:

Selkirk, Alexander, 1676-1721.

Series:

Sabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926.

Sabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Voyages and travels.

Juan Fernández Islands--Description and travel.

Juan Fernández Islands.

Selkirk, Alexander, 1676-1721--Travel.

Selkirk, Alexander.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (196 p. )

Other Title:

Life and adventures of Alexander Selkirk

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Oliver & Boyd, 1829.

Contents:

Description of the island of Juan Fernández, the residence of Alexander Selkirk

Account of Stradling's adventures, from his leaving Juan Fernández until his return to England

Adventures of Captain Dampier, from his parting with Stradling until his return to England

Adventures of Clipperton and his men, until his arrival in England

Funnel's adventures, until his arrival in England

Account of Captain Woodes Rogers, after his return

Account of Mr. Hatley, who was left among the Gallipagoes

Power of attorney / made out by Alexander Selkirk

Selkirk's will.

Notes:

Reproduction of original from Huntington Library.

Sabin no. 33350.

Bibliography: p. 5-10.

Cited in:

RLIN, CTRG04-B711

OCLC:

85801216