Earlier quoted context omitted.
Well, it's a historical fact that the ship sank soon afterwards.
After which, the “survivor” can claim anything he wishes without dispute.
Some of the crew also survived, as you might see in the rest of the comments.
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Re: 311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert island
#32It's strange, but being marooned wasn't as unusual as one might think.
William Dampier (who Selkirk served with some years before being marooned)[1] had himself been marooned in the Nicobar Islands:
Later that year, by agreement, Dampier and two shipmates were marooned on one of the Nicobar Islands.[2]
I believe this was mostly about disagreements at sea with commanders. Many empty islands had been stocked with animals such as goats and rabbits in case of shipwreck, and would have ships call at them a few times a year for water and resupply.
It does seem an odd thing to modern thinking though.
Re: 311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert island
#33Earlier quoted context omitted.
Well, it's a historical fact that the ship sank soon afterwards.
After which, the “survivor” can claim anything he wishes without dispute.
As others have responded, there were survivors who testified at a trial regarding the boat (probably insurance).
Re: 311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert island
#34This is such an incredible story. This dude was a BA buccaneer and accomplished sailor. He had one book with him: The Bible. If you were allowed one book on a deserted island what book would you bring and why? I’m taking the ESV Study Bible. Massive book with loads of commentary. Regardless of one’s beliefs it would be a phenomenal thing to concur.
A thick religious text similiar in scope to the Bible is going to be a pretty solid choice regardless of which one you choose. The content of those books generalizes quite well over most of human experience.
Re: 311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert island
#35It's almost a "frozen o-rings" moment.
Re: 311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert island
#36This looks like the island where he was marooned? https://goo.gl/maps/1TUQqWZPHsaLJmQw9
Re: 311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert island
#37This is such an incredible story. This dude was a BA buccaneer and accomplished sailor. He had one book with him: The Bible. If you were allowed one book on a deserted island what book would you bring and why? I’m taking the ESV Study Bible. Massive book with loads of commentary. Regardless of one’s beliefs it would be a phenomenal thing to concur.
Encyclopedia Britanica Book S. Look up survival training and hope it has some useful information.
Religion really is interesting to me and I am always curious to those discussing it what their thoughts are on other gods. If you believe in your bible and Jesus and god, and other people believe in their god who is right? Do you believe in more than one god or is this person who believes in another god wrong? How do you know? You don’t actually have to answer me these are just the questions I often wonder when I hear people talking about religion. I used to be religious in the past as we went as a kid. I lost my faith many years later and to this day question religion. Still looking for answers. Have a good day.
Re: 311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert island
#38This is such an incredible story. This dude was a BA buccaneer and accomplished sailor. He had one book with him: The Bible. If you were allowed one book on a deserted island what book would you bring and why? I’m taking the ESV Study Bible. Massive book with loads of commentary. Regardless of one’s beliefs it would be a phenomenal thing to concur.
A thick religious text similiar in scope to the Bible is going to be a pretty solid choice regardless of which one you choose. The content of those books generalizes quite well over most of human experience.
Besides, once the immediate needs for survival are met, you can develop techniques to improve your life on your own time. Creating works of literature is an altogether different kettle of fish. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus merely cites the observation that bread isn't sufficient for living.
Re: 311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert island
#39This is such an incredible story. This dude was a BA buccaneer and accomplished sailor. He had one book with him: The Bible. If you were allowed one book on a deserted island what book would you bring and why? I’m taking the ESV Study Bible. Massive book with loads of commentary. Regardless of one’s beliefs it would be a phenomenal thing to concur.
Encyclopedia Britanica Book S. Look up survival training and hope it has some useful information. Religion really is interesting to me and I am always curious to those discussing it what their thoughts are on other gods. If you believe in your bible and Jesus and god, and other people believe in their god who is right? Do you believe in more than one god or is this person who believes in another god wrong? How do you…
Those are good questions to ask, but I wonder if you think they only need to be answered by religious people. If someone doesn't believe in some particular god, it is still possible to ask them "Is this other person who believes in that god wrong?" and "How do you know?".
Perhaps a helpful example for showing this is the conspiracy theory concerning Bielefeld in Germany[0]. Is non-belief in Bielefeld any less subject to questioning than belief in it?
Anyway, keep looking for answers, and I wish you a good day too.
Re: 311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert island
#40This is such an incredible story. This dude was a BA buccaneer and accomplished sailor. He had one book with him: The Bible. If you were allowed one book on a deserted island what book would you bring and why? I’m taking the ESV Study Bible. Massive book with loads of commentary. Regardless of one’s beliefs it would be a phenomenal thing to concur.
The biggest challenge on the island would be loneliness.
While the bible is interesting and insightful, it isn't focused on the question of how to be happy living an isolated life.
I'm not sure there good books on that. Maybe Sara Maitland's book "how to be alone". maybe.