The life and adventures of Alexander Selkirk : containing the real incidents upon which the romance of Robinson Crusoe is founded : in which also the events of his life, drawn from authentic sources, are traced from his birth, in 1676, till his death, in 1723 : with an appendix, comprising a description of the island of Juan Fernandez and some curious information relating to his shipmates, &c. / by John Howell.
| Author/creator | Howell, John |
| Other author | Selkirk, Alexander, 1676-1721. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Edinburgh : Oliver & Boyd, 1829. |
| Description | 196 p. ; 17 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Gale, Sabin Americana: History of the Americas, 1500-1926 |
| Subjects |
| Series | Sabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926 Sabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926. UNAUTHORIZED |
| Partial contents | Description of the island of Juan Fernández, the residence of Alexander Selkirk -- Account of Stradling's adventures, from his leaving Juan Fernández until his return to England -- Adventures of Captain Dampier, from his parting with Stradling until his return to England -- Adventures of Clipperton and his men, until his arrival in England -- Funnel's adventures, until his arrival in England -- Account of Captain Woodes Rogers, after his return -- Account of Mr. Hatley, who was left among the Gallipagoes -- Power of attorney / made out by Alexander Selkirk -- Selkirk's will. |
| General note | Reproduction of original from Huntington Library. |
| General note | Sabin no. 33350. |
| Bibliography note | Bibliography: p. 5-10. |
| References | RLIN, CTRG04-B711 |
| Reproduction note | Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2005. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. |
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