Alexander Selkirk
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Alexander Selkirk
ALEXANDER SELKIRK castaway on the uninhabited island of Juan Fernandez 1704- 1709; while hunting a wild goat he has a near-fatal accident
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1676 1704 1709 1721 Accident Alexander Fatal Fernandez Goat Juan Selkirk Uninhabited Wild Cast Away
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the moment of crisis in the extraordinary tale of Alexander Selkirk, the Scottish castaway who spent four years alone on the uninhabited island of Juan Fernandez off the coast of Chile between 1704 and 1709. The photograph, taken from an original 18th-century engraving by an unknown artist, depicts Selkirk in a perilous situation during one of his hunting expeditions. Dressed in a tattered shirt and trousers, his face etched with the signs of hardship and isolation, Selkirk is shown lying on the ground, his leg ensnared by a wild goat's horns. The goat, its muscles taut with the struggle, looms menacingly above him. Selkirk's plight is a testament to his indomitable spirit and resourcefulness in the face of adversity. Alexander Selkirk was a sailor who was marooned on the island after a dispute with his shipmates. He survived by hunting, fishing, and gathering food and water from the island's abundant resources. His experiences on Juan Fernandez inspired Daniel Defoe's novel "Robinson Crusoe," which became a classic of English literature. Selkirk was eventually rescued in 1709, and his story became a source of inspiration for generations of adventurers and castaways. This photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life on an uninhabited island, and the determination and resilience required to survive in such a challenging environment. The image also serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of the sea and the mysteries that lie hidden in its depths.
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