Autobiography, Vol. 5: A Collection of the Most Instructive and Amusing Lives Ever Published (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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As nothing is of a more amiable nature, so nothing makes a stronger and more lasting impression on the mind, than truth; and whatever regard some may pay to a wittily-contrived and ingenious tale, the best that can be said of it is, that it is a gay delusion, and an idle amusement exposed to view in the fairest and most advantageous light.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the extraordinary 15-year captivity of Robert Drury on the island of Madagascar, where he was the sole survivor of a tragic shipwreck in 1702. As the only European among the native Malagasy people, Drury provides a unique eyewitness account of their customs, rituals, and political system, offering valuable insights into a culture largely unknown to the Western world at that time. The author's vivid descriptions of the island's natural beauty and diverse wildlife contrast starkly with the often brutal and challenging conditions he faced as a captive. Drury's tale is not merely a harrowing survival story but also a profound exploration of human nature, resilience, and the transformative power of adversity. Through Drury's captivating narrative, this book sheds light on a fascinating chapter in the history of exploration and cross-cultural encounters. It raises questions about the nature of freedom, the limits of human endurance, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330840078_0
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 336 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25852616/2