Crusoe's Island
A Rich and Curious History of Pirates, Castaways and Madness
$27.63
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
27 September 2017
Summary
Acclaimed historian Andrew Lambert uncovers the fascinating truth about a faraway place that still haunts our imagination and culture: the island of Robinson Crusoe in the South Pacific Ocean.
Daniel Defoe’s enduring novel Robinson Crusoe famously followed the adventures of a shipwrecked sailor. Yet the complex reality is more surprising, more colourful and considerably darker.
Drawing on voyage accounts, journal entries, maps and illustrations, Lambert brings to life…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780571330249 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 057133024X |
| Author: | Andrew Lambert |
| Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
| Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 27 September 2017 |
| Weight: | 267g |
| Dimensions: | 19mm x 129mm x 198mm |
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Andrew Lambert
Andrew Lambert is Professor of Naval History at King’s College, London. His books include Nelson: Britannia’s God of War, Admirals: The Naval Commanders Who Made Britain Great and Franklin: Tragic Hero of Polar Exploration. His highly successful history of the British Navy, War at Sea, was broadcast on BBC Two.
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