The life and adventures of Alexander Selkirk, the real Robinson Crusoe

Chapter 19: Transcriber’s Notes

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A seaman who quarrels with his captain chooses to be left on a remote, uninhabited island and must learn to survive alone. The narrative follows his initial despair, gradual adaptation, and practical ingenuity as he builds shelters, secures food by hunting seals, crustaceans and wild plants, kindles fire by rubbing wood, and tames goats for provisions. He keeps religious observances and counts days to maintain mental order, fashions tools and utensils from ship remnants and local materials, and records the rhythms of island life. After years of solitude his skills and stoicism lead to eventual rescue and return to society.

Transcriber’s Notes

pg 50 Changed: he had no avertion to commune
to: he had no aversion to commune
pg 57 Changed: which I canght by stratagem
to: which I caught by stratagem
pg 58 Changed: perhaps it was servicable
to: perhaps it was serviceable
pg 67 Changed: We went merrilly on
to: We went merrily on
pg 82 Changed: motion of the bridge very unpleassant
to: motion of the bridge very unpleasant
pg 95 Changed: give the name of ignus fatuus
to: give the name of ignis fatuus
pg 99 Changed: the tamarind tree lay scatteried
to: the tamarind tree lay scattered
pg 103 Changed: How are you to-day for the musquitoes
to: How are you to-day for the musquetoes
pg 104 Changed: The termites is a sort of ant
to: The termites are a sort of ant
pg 104 Changed: such us sallads
to: such as salads