The Real Robinson Crusoe
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The Adventures of William Selkuk
On one occasion, when chasing down a goat, Selkuk plummets from a high precipice and believes at first that he has broken his back. When he finally makes out the English flags flying from the masts, he is overjoyed. As the daylight fades, he lights a fire to signal his presence and slaughters some goats for a welcoming feast. It's not until the following morning that a rowing boat is sent to shore, its occupants brandishing guns. The sailors tell Selkuk that they are crew members of an expedition consisting of two ships, the Duke and the Duchess. Their leader is a man called Woods Rogers but there's also a more familiar name
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