Isla Alejandro Selkirk CI
Isla Alejandro Selkirk CI
This island is named for the surly Scottish seaman who inspired the story of Robinson Crusoe. He choose to leave his unseaworthy ship to take his chances on Juan Fernandez Island, located to the east of this island. He survived for 4-years until rescued and returned to England for his moment of fame. Daniel Defoe told a story based on Mr Selkirk's island adventures. His character was a noble sort that survived and never once lost his right place in civilized society. Mr Selkirk, on the other hand, lived a difficult existence for 4-years. His adventures were often grim, as was his life. Upon returning to his village in Scotland he married a local lass. The sea continued to call him and he shipped out again. He died Dec 13, 1721, most probably from complication from Yellow Fever.
This island, named in his honor, is to the west of Juan Fernandez Island. It is fairly small, with a tiny village along the eastern shore. It is a high island, with some vegetation in the higher altitudes. I have included a number of images from Google Earth
Enjoy the island.
good pictures, i'd like to go there
Posted by
trilobit |
12/17/2007 09:39:00 AM