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A Dutch Castaway On Ascension Island In 1725,New
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On 5 May 1725 a Dutch ships officer, Leendert Hasenbosch, was set ashore on the desert island of Ascension in the South Atlantic Ocean, as a punishment for sodomy. He tried to survive on turtles and birds but found very little water on the barren island. He wrote a diary. He probably died after about half a year. In January 1726 British mariners found his tent, diary and other things and brought the diary to England. In 1726 a first English version of the diary of the Dutch castaway was published. Other versions followed in 1728, 1730 and 1976. Who was the castaway? The truth was disclosed by the Dutch historian Michiel Koolbergen (19532002), in a posthumously published book in Dutch. With the support of Michiel Koolbergens family and publisher, this new book discloses the truth in English. This book is the second edition, with some improvements compared to the original edition of 2006. This book is illustrated with line drawings, both historic ones and by the Dutch artist Anneke de Vries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main story of 'A Dutch Castaway on Ascension Island in 1725'? A: The book recounts the experiences of Leendert Hasenbosch, a Dutch ship’s officer who was abandoned on Ascension Island in 1725 as punishment for sodomy. It details his struggle for survival, his diary entries, and the historical significance of his story.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Dutch Castaway on Ascension Island in 1725' is Alex Ritsema.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 19, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains 180 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, this book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What are the main features of this book? A: The main feature of this book is that it is a used book in good condition, accompanied by illustrations, including historic line drawings and artwork by Dutch artist Anneke de Vries.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the Travel genre.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book includes line drawings, both historic and contemporary illustrations.
- Q: Is there any additional information about the castaway's story? A: The book reveals insights about Leendert Hasenbosch's story, including findings from Dutch historian Michiel Koolbergen, who uncovered the truth about the castaway's life.