Alexander Selkirk: Who was the real Robinson Crusoe?

Stuff You Missed in History Class

• Episode: Alexander Selkirk: Who was the real Robinson Crusoe?
• Website: Stuff You Missed in History Class
• Feed URL: http://www.howstuffworks.com/podcasts/stuff-you-missed-in-history-class.rss
• Duration: 00:29:23
• Published: 2011-04-13 22:18

In 1695, Alexander Selkirk ran away and joined a band of buccaneers. In 1704, after a fight with his captain, Selkirk was put ashore on an uninhabited island about 400 miles west of Valparaiso. Tune in to learn more about the real-life Robinson Crusoe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com