02832cam a22003853u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000110011910000450013024501230017526400510029830000470034933600260039633700260042233800360044850000310048450500900051550802250060552012920083053400450212265300420216765300450220965300460225465300320230065300290233265300250236185600430238699900170242939918UtSlPG20260610133920.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a01016800  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF850.51 aBrowne, J. Rossq(John Ross),d1821-187510aCrusoe's Island: A Ramble in the Footsteps of Alexander Selkirk :bWith Sketches of Adventure in California and Washoe 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-06-040 aCrusoe's island -- A dangerous journey -- Observations in office -- A peep at Washoe.  aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Melissa McDaniel, and the
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available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Crusoe's Island: A Ramble in the Footsteps of Alexander Selkirk" by J. Ross Browne is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's adventurous journey to the remote Juan Fernandez Islands, inspired by the legendary tale of Robinson Crusoe and Alexander Selkirk, the castaway who lived there. Browne blends personal exploration with historical context, reflecting on themes of solitude, survival, and the allure of adventure.  The opening portion of the narrative introduces Browne as a rebellious passenger aboard the ship Anteus, where he and a group of fellow travelers decide to row to the Juan Fernandez Islands in search of adventure after a tumultuous voyage. They set off with limited supplies, facing the perilous ocean conditions that lead to a storm. Ultimately, their determination pays off when they make it to the island, greeted by the beauty of the landscape and the tantalizing lure of exploring the legendary sites tied to the Crusoe narrative. The author vividly conveys his emotions and reverence for the history and myth surrounding the island, setting the stage for an engaging exploration of the locations associated with Selkirk and the spirit of adventure that defined that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCalifornia -- Social life and customs  aPacific States -- Description and travel  aMines and mineral resources -- California  aEthnic groups -- California  aJuan Fernández Islands  aWashoe County (Nev.)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39918  c80757d80757