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100 1 _aBrowne, J. Ross
_q(John Ross),
_d1821-1875
245 1 0 _aCrusoe's Island: A Ramble in the Footsteps of Alexander Selkirk :
_bWith Sketches of Adventure in California and Washoe
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-06-04
505 0 _aCrusoe's island -- A dangerous journey -- Observations in office -- A peep at Washoe.
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCalifornia -- Social life and customs
653 _aPacific States -- Description and travel
653 _aMines and mineral resources -- California
653 _aEthnic groups -- California
653 _aJuan Fernández Islands
653 _aWashoe County (Nev.)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39918
999 _c80757
_d80757