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Affecting interview of two Moskito-Men, one of whom had been left Three Years on the Island of Juan Fernandez by Captain Dampier.
| Article ID | AMS1517 |
Title | Affecting interview of two Moskito-Men, one of whom had been left Three Years on the Island of Juan Fernandez by Captain Dampier. |
View shows the Mosquito Indian named William he was stranded on the Juan Fernandez Islands off the Chilean coast. He was later rescued by a privateer crew that included the Englishman William Dampier. This happened about 25 years before the privateer Alexander Selkirk was rescued from the same island. There were many such incidents that inspired Daniel Defoe to write his book "Robinson Crusoe". Drawn by Hubert-Francois Gravelot (1699-1773), for "Moore's Voyages and Travels" published in London c.1790 by Alexander Hogg. | |
| Year | ca. 1684 |
Artist | Pollard |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Dimensions (cm) | 18,5 x 28 cm |
| Condition | Perfect condition |
| Coloring | colored |
| Technique | Copper print |
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24.00 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )