The Life of Alexander Smith, Captain of the Island of Pitcairn

Description: This book recounts the incredible true story of a man shipwrecked on a remote island in the Indian Ocean. It is a vivid firsthand account of his struggle for survival, and details his ingenuity and resilience in the face of isolation and hardship. The author meticulously records his daily activities, from hunting and gathering food to constructing shelters and tools. The book offers an authentic glimpse into the life of a castaway in the 18th century, a time when such tales captivated the imagination of the public, particularly after the publication of Daniel Defoe's *Robinson Crusoe*. It touches on themes of resourcefulness, faith, and human fortitude, demonstrating how even in the most desolate circumstances, human spirit can prevail. The book’s detailed chronicle of the author’s self-sufficiency on a deserted island provides a captivating testament to the enduring power of human ingenuity and determination. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Original Language: English

Country/Region of Manufacture: America

Narrative Type: Fiction

Intended Audience: Adults

Personalize: No

Inscribed: No

Ex Libris: No

Personalized: No

Signed: No

Number of Pages: 242

Type: textbook

Book Title: Life of Alexander Smith, Captain of the Island of Pitcairn : One of the Mutineers on Board His Majesty's Ship, Bounty (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Topic: Action & Adventure

Item Height: 0.5 in

Publication Year: 2016

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Fiction

Item Weight: 11.7 Oz

Item Length: 9 in

Author: Alexander Smith

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback