The Wager

Crazy story in so many dimensions. Very well written.

book-review
historical
non-fiction
survival
Date

Wednesday February 14, 2024

Topics
book-review
historical
non-fiction
survival

2024-02-26

2024-02-14

The Scottish man you’re referring to is Alexander Selkirk, who was marooned on an uninhabited island in the South Pacific Ocean, now known as Robinson Crusoe Island, part of the Juan Fernández Islands off the coast of Chile. Selkirk lived alone on the island from 1704 to 1709. His story is believed to have inspired Daniel Defoe’s novel “Robinson Crusoe.” Selkirk was a skilled navigator and sailor, and his survival skills, including hunting, gathering, and shelter building, allowed him to survive until he was eventually rescued by an English ship. His experience highlights the human capacity for adaptation and survival in extreme conditions.

The Wager

2024-02-08

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