Providence Displayed: Or The Remarkable Adventures Of Alexander Selkirk, Of Largo, In Scotland (1800) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120796707)

Providence Displayed: Or The Remarkable Adventures Of Alexander Selkirk, Of Largo, In Scotland is a book written by Isaac James in the year 1800. The book is a fascinating account of the life and adventures of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor who was marooned on an uninhabited island in the South Pacific Ocean for more than four years. Selkirk's story served as the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's famous novel Robinson Crusoe.The book provides a detailed account of Selkirk's life before and after his marooning, including his experiences on the island and his eventual rescue. It also explores the impact that his experiences had on him, both physically and mentally, and how he was able to survive in such a harsh and isolated environment.Providence Displayed is a captivating and insightful read that offers a unique perspective on one of the most famous survival stories in history. The book is a testament to the human spirit and the power of resilience in the face of adversity, making it a must-read for anyone interested in adventure, survival, and the triumph of the human spirit.Who Lived Four Years And Four Months By Himself, On The Island Of Juan Fernandez; From Whence He Returned With Captain Woodes Rogers, Of Bristol, And On Whose Adventures Was Founded The Celebrated Novel Of Robinson Crusoe.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.

Author: Isaac James
ISBN-10: 1120796709
ISBN-13: 9781120796707
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2009
Pages: 210
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d