Alexander Selkirk

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Alexander Selkirk

Alexander Selkirk (1676 - 1721) castaway, after a quarrel with Captain Stradling, on the uninhabited island of Juan Fernandez 1704 to 1709

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1704 1709 Alexander Castaway Fernandez Juan Quarrel Selkirk Uninhabited

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Alexander Selkirk (1676-1721): The Solitary Castaway of Juan Fernandez Island This evocative image captures the indomitable spirit of Alexander Selkirk, the Scottish castaway who spent four and a half years alone on the uninhabited Juan Fernandez Island in the Pacific Ocean. The photograph, taken from an original engraving, depicts Selkirk in his solitary state, with the rugged and untamed landscape of the island serving as a backdrop. The story of Selkirk's isolation began in 1704 when, after a quarrel with Captain William Dampier and his crewman, Thomas Stradling, Selkirk was left on the island as a punishment. The quarrel reportedly arose from Selkirk's insistence on following maritime law and refusing to work on Sundays. Despite being abandoned, Selkirk adapted to his new environment and survived by hunting goats, fishing, and gathering fruits and nuts. He also managed to improve his living conditions by building a shelter and making tools. Selkirk's experiences on the island inspired Daniel Defoe's novel "Robinson Crusoe," which was published in 1719, two years before Selkirk's own rescue in 1719. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of Selkirk's remarkable resilience and determination in the face of isolation and adversity. The image also highlights the vast and untamed beauty of the natural world and the human capacity to thrive in even the most challenging of circumstances.

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