Andrew D. Lambert's new book, Crusoe's Island: A Rich and Curious History of Pirates, Castaways and Madness will be released in worldwide in Hardcover and for kindle download on 13 September 2016. It is now available for pre-order.
From an acclaimed naval historian, Crusoe's Island charts the curious relationship between the British and an island on the other side of the world: Robinson Crusoe, in the South Pacific.
The tiny island assumed a remarkable position in British culture, most famously in Daniel Defoe's novel. Andrew Lambert reveals the truth behind the legend of this place, bringing to life the voices of the visiting sailors, scientists and artists, as well as the wonders, tragedy and violence that they encountered.
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