Marooned : the strange but true adventures of Alexander Selkirk, the real Robinson Crusoe
Summary
Marooned on a South Pacific island, Alexander Selkirk survived in complete solitude for more than four years. After his rescue in 1709 he became the real-life model for Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe. Full description
Summary: |
Marooned on a South Pacific island, Alexander Selkirk survived in complete solitude for more than four years. After his rescue in 1709 he became the real-life model for Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe. |
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Physical Description: |
120 p. : ill., maps ; 19 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-118) and index. |
ISBN: |
0618568433 (hardcover) |
Author Notes: |
Robert Kraske has written 16 previous books for young readers, among them Harry Houdini: Master of Magic (Scholastic). This is his first for Clarion. He lives in Stillwater, Minnesota. |