The Pleasant And Surprisin Adventures Of Robert Drury, during His Fifteen Years' Captivity On The Island Of Madagascar
By Robert Drury
Length12h 12m
About this audiobook
The Pleasant and Surprizing Adventures of Robert Drury, during His Fifteen Years' Captivity on the Island of Madagascar is a remarkable and true story of survival and adventure. It was first published in 1729 and is an autobiographical account of Robert Drury, an Englishman who found himself stranded on the island of Madagascar and spent fifteen years living among the native people. The narrative begins with Robert Drury's account of being shipwrecked on the coast of Madagascar in the late 17th century. As the only survivor from the shipwreck, he had to adapt to the harsh conditions and learn to live among the indigenous people of Madagascar. Over the years, he assimilated into the local culture, learned their language, and adopted their way of life. Drury's adventures on the island include descriptions of the natural environment, encounters with wildlife, interactions with various tribes and communities, and his role in the community as he became a respected member of the local society. The book also provides insights into the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the Malagasy people during that era. The title, "The Pleasant and Surprizing Adventures," may sound ironic given the challenging circumstances of Drury's captivity, but it reflects the author's ability to find moments of beauty and wonder in the midst of adversity. His account provides a fascinating glimpse into the experiences of a European man living among indigenous people in an unfamiliar and often dangerous environment. "The Pleasant and Surprizing Adventures of Robert Drury" is a captivating and historically significant work that offers readers a unique perspective on the early European encounter with Madagascar and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of extraordinary challenges.
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Rating★★★★ 4.4 (10)
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length12 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1EDITOR’S PREFACE
2PREFACE TO The Edition of Seventeen Hundred and Forty-three.
3THE ADVENTURES OF ROBERT DRURY. (pt. 1)
4THE ADVENTURES OF ROBERT DRURY. (pt. 2)
5THE ADVENTURES OF ROBERT DRURY. (pt. 3)
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6THE ADVENTURES OF ROBERT DRURY. (pt. 4)
7THE ADVENTURES OF ROBERT DRURY. (pt. 5)
8AFTER-VOYAGE TO MADAGASCAR.
9SEQUEL.
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