The True Robinson Crusoe | Alexander Selkirk

Welcome to Forgotten Lives! In today's episode, we are looking into the life of Alexander Selkirk! A privateer who survived alone for over four years on a remote island!
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[@denisefrickey5636]

Yes, Alexander Selkirk was a true survivor. The story is truly fascinating, and the details of things like his little hidden homestead high in the rocks, his discovery of a few domestic vegetables growing in the woods, his capture and taming of his first kitten(which cost him much time and many scratches and bites), and little details like becoming so fit, that when his ammunition ran out, he learned to run down the feral goats on foot, and demonstrated this to his rescuers.

[@ppumpkin3282]

Great telling of the story. I had an ancestor who was shipwrecked in the Bahamas in early 1600's, his name was Stephen Hopkins, after the shipwreck he wanted to stay on the island, and he wouldn't follow the captain's orders to help build a new ship, so they tried to hang him for mutiny, but he argued, that it couldn't be a mutiny because their was no ship. William Shakespeare read about him in press, and he became the basis for "Stephano" a character in "The Tempest" loosely based on the shipwreck. Shakespeare used Stephano's questioning of authority, as a metaphor for questioning the King's authority - which you couldn't question directly.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks! Will check it out :)

[@chesterbless9441]

Bro really complained his way out of a death sentence

[@chesthoIe]

He went to sea, got big and buff, came home, beat the crap out of his jerk brothers who tortured him (driving him to a life at sea), and was gone before the cops showed up. Story checks out.

[@davidworsley7969]

You know,that was a hell of a precis-It took this guy nearly 45 minutes to say that !!

[@GBPaddling]

Sounds a lot like the song 'Sloop John B?'

[@gailhandschuh1138]

Selkirk was obviously not a man wishing to settle in one place. The world owes much to men like him. His fortunate circumstances started when he was abandoned on an island that ships had used for decades as a port for fresh food and water. Discovering the many things left behind by these ships was advantageous to his survival. After being saved and returning to Europe Selkirk decided that he wasn’t really happy in civilization and chose to go back to his happy place.

[@ForgottenLives]

Indeed!!

[@jaymeanderson5121]

Thank you so much for making these videos! I'm a healthcare worker and have been living separate from my husband and family since March. You are one of my new friends, keeping me sane! ✌️

[@ForgottenLives]

Glad the videos help !

[@megafckinpixel]

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[@lindsayking3350]

Loved this, he’s my 8th great grandfather ❤

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

I never realised that the book Robinson Crusoe was based on a real life character, so interesting, Thankyou so much for the story :)

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for watching BC :)

[@carriemarsh1634]

It’s sad that I never heard of him in school until I got to college and he was briefly mentioned in one of my literature classes as the person Robinson Crusoe. Great story FL, and your research of him is phenomenal! Stay healthy and safe out there and I look forward to your next Forgotten Life...

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for the comment! You too stay well :)

[@martinpugh1008]

As a child growing up I have very vivid memories of watching Robinson Crusoe on television and later as an adult fondly taking trips down memory lane and watching again I am now a father and grandfather and still enjoy watching and reading about Robinson Crusoe I did not realise that it was based on truth which I find fascinating Thank you for the information keep up with your great work greetings from South Wales UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@PegasusID]

I happen to be a descendant of Alexander Selkirk. Hoping to visit Selkirk castle sometime.

[@berenicewaters4096]

An excellent adventurous life. The area of pirates and sailors have always fascinated me. The dangers and harsh life on board at Sea is something unimaginable now with all modern tec.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks Bere!

[@arthurdewith7608]

Life at sea is dull ur tasks is all u have to keep occupied and reading and sleeping I got to know a merchant sailor in college later in life he was lazy not sociable and a reader as well as smoked a lot of weed if u want to escape from society then become a sailor

[@joelromero6074]

I've had this video in my watch later for like 2 months or more now. I finally played it and just wow. Not only did I find it informative and entertaining, I found you sir to be captivating. My attention was fully focused thanks to your presentation and the visuals themselves. Good luck with your KZbin and you earned my subscription.

[@ForgottenLives]

Very happy to hear that, thanks :)

[@FilipRapp76]

A true survivor! Very inspirational. Thank you for a really interesting video.

[@orlandoajacques]

A great story, as per usual! Thank you again! Please keep the stories coming!

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for all the support :)

[@anthonyhopkins3100]

Excellent true story of Alexander Selkirk (Robinson Crusoe ) what and adventure this man was, always travelling on sailing that must have been in his blood until the day when life was taking from him by fever. Love it.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks!!

[@madgary5827]

Your pronunciations are extraordinary! You are a natural when it comes to narration. I click the like button before I even watched the videos. Thank you, my friend

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for the support :)

[@Firstname137]

Was about to say something about "Cabbage trees" since cabbages don't grow on trees. Apparently there is a tree that shares the same name..

[@nancyM1313]

Listening right now. Thanks🥥🌴🛶

[@ELKE-]

Thank you FLives! Will listen with pleasure! Awesome work on the video. Great story! Did enjoy it.

[@ELKE-]

Really great video, as always! Thank you so much. Have nice week. 8ads👍

[@ForgottenLives]

@@ELKE- Really glad to hear that, thanks for always commenting :)

[@ELKE-]

@@ForgottenLives No mention! It's a pleasure! Thank you for your great channel!

[@nancyM1313]

@@ELKE- Hi 🤗❤

[@ELKE-]

@@nancyM1313 Hi!❤🙏Later hi from me! Sorry Nancy! 2 weeks ago and last week, my phone didn't get much notifications; still problem sometimes. Now i saw your greetings, because i came back to relisten FLives. My phone needs a good cleaning! Have good day!🐈😘

[@JCO2002]

Good, but one comment - there seems to be some confusion about the pimento he used. It was the Pimento tree, the seeds of which are known as allspice in the US, not hot peppers, which of course don't grow into trees. Pimento leaves can also be used for seasoning, and the wood when burned is fragrant. Here in Jamaica, jerk pork and chicken are often smoked over pimento wood fires.

[@rosemcguinn5301]

Well done! I enjoyed this episode very much. Thank you.

[@ForgottenLives]

Happy to hear that!

[@sandy-sagerabbitvintage2681]

That was very fascinating. Thank you!

[@mikeevans7381]

Great job on this video thanks for your hard work...😎

[@ForgottenLives]

Thank for the support!

[@nicolevarnam2290]

Awesome Video As Always! Thanks So Much for telling this Story. I've never heard about it before👍💙😉

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks very much :D

[@garyhewitt489]

Woodes-Rogers who rescued Selkirk was a well known ship's captain and privateer from Bristol. DeFoe reportedly meet and heard Selkirk's story in the Liandoger Trow PH in Bristol. This is just heresay though . But it is a part of Bristol folklore now. You also missed the salacious story of the goats and how he nicked the ears of his "favorites" in order to recognize them and avoid hunting them

[@ForgottenLives]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing the extra details :)

[@spellerlittlewing]

Thanks this shines light on whole story

[@nicolaswaters4130]

Can't wait!

[@englishcoach7772]

A masterpiece... absolutely sublime, loved it.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thank you!

[@Detroit_Paul]

I always enjoy your videos, I find them entertaining and just the right length. I watch a lot of documentaries and biographies, most are an hour or longer, and have too many details. They get tedious, yours manage to keep my full attention the entire duration. Thank you. I'm French Canadian and obviously speak English (per this text) I'm jealous of you, seems you speak many languages :-)

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks very much!!! Only Spanish and French although I haven't practiced French in years so i'm forgetting it :(

[@bettyjames4155]

Thank you for another fascinating story 😀

[@ForgottenLives]

Thank you for watching!

[@Swnsasy]

Man I love this guy's voice! Binge watching into 2am because his voice is soothing and I'm learning so it's sticking.. Yep, going to subscribe! Finally KZbin recommended something good!❤️

[@ForgottenLives]

Thank very much!

[@Swnsasy]

Forgotten Lives No, thank you! Thank you for teaching history. You have no idea how amazing that is especially for America.. Unfortunately this country is at the bottom when it comes to education so maybe, just maybe you'll get people to become wiser!! One of the best subscriptions I have !!

[@lesliesmith5797]

Very interesting. Never heard of Selkirk, but of course knew of Robinson Crusoe. Thank you 🦋🦋🦋

[@kenfox22]

Most excellent. I salute you on the splendid video

[@janetcw9808]

Greetings FL, hope you and yours are well. Thanks for the the story 🙏🏼❤️🗺️🍀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks very much, hope you are too!

[@davidmbeckmann]

Very nice! Knew the story but learned lots! Thanks!

[@ForgottenLives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@infiniteandroid]

Great video... thank you!!!!!

[@terapan1742]

Loved it! Thank you for your video! Your accent has me craving tea now.. My America tealess ass...

[@OttawaRocks]

Robinson Crusoe as a movie has been done but we need a film detailing the inspiration behind the story of Robinson Crusoe - the story of Selkirk.

[@ForgottenLives]

Agreed!

[@Firecracker66]

Fascinating and yes, engaged my interest right away

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks so much :)

[@cadillacdeville5828]

I'm late but here. Couldn't miss your upload 😁

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks as always :)

[@andrewemery8495]

Four years.on an uninhabited island,, eight years sailing around the world, and he still didn't want to live in Scotland. Says it all..

[@himalayanboy7191]

I read this story in class 2 in my back country..... Almost 22 /23 years Back ....omg Those Days ..... Childhood memories ❤️

[@AyeRightJeez]

I enjoyed that - thanks x

[@ForgottenLives]

Glad to hear that!

[@CatonaWall175]

Very interesting.Thank you for the video.I enjoyed it.

[@ForgottenLives]

Glad to hear it !

[@williamlevenson5607]

Excellent video. I always loved the story of Robinson Crusoe by Defoe. Please make more videos.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks very much ! Will do :)

[@knightforlorn6731]

Having read swiss family robinson and Robinson Crusoe I was excited to see your video. Subscribed

[@ForgottenLives]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Snootyboss]

The llandogger trow, the pub where Selkirk and Dafoe met used to be a drinking haunt of mine in my teenage years in Bristol.

[@ForgottenLives]

Awesome!

[@elizabethspedding1975]

I like the part where he looked after the cats , and in return they took care of him.

[@julielivinlife2447]

😺 Agreed!

[@rosemcguinn5301]

ferals often make great catchers of vermin!

[@amexjam55]

I did, too. 👍☺

[@patrikloring7956]

Animals were traditionally used in just that fashion. They were a help not a hindrance like some of the pets today.

[@stendec73]

Do you reckon he ate them? lol.

[@ace1776]

All I ever remembered about Robinson Crusoe from as a kid was Pierce Brosnan saying “FRIDAY!” in a Scottish accent.

[@swedishpiggi]

Wow what a history! Hope You are all good and well Hugs from Sweden

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks as usual )

[@pakde8002]

Hello, new subscriber. I enjoyed the presentation both from the perspective of quality of information and style of the presentation. Good luck with your channel.

[@stendec73]

Well done mate, I really enjoyed that.

[@ForgottenLives]

Cheers ;)

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Great to hear the true story thanks for sharing 👍🇦🇺👀

[@ForgottenLives]

My pleasure!

[@klyvemurray]

Enjoyed your video...subbed & liked...Cheers...Cj in Oz (Edit) I just had a look at your back catalog, and can feel a little binge watching twinge coming on!!

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for the sub!

[@julielivinlife2447]

His life on the island seems almost idealistic but I got lost at the hair covered goat skin 😳. Very informative!

[@mikehagan4320]

Well its hair covered goatskin, hypothermia or sunburn. Being that he likely learned some of the skills of a tanner from his Father. His clothes were probably fairly nicely made. Best Wishes ! M.H.

[@stevestringham1095]

good point Mike. never thought of the tanner connection.

[@___LC___]

@@mikehagan4320 thinking of the methods used for tanning, especially at this time in history, I can’t help but wonder how he managed to do it. Survivalism is so very fascinating!

[@hayro252]

Thanks for the video. Had his name and story weren't in Empire Total War, I wouldn't be hearing about his story.

[@frankg8178]

Very cool !

[@mattfinish8631]

Legend has it that he made a delicious coconut cream pie

[@macaaguilar5121]

Great video!

[@ForgottenLives]

Thank you :)

[@jeffgoesrandom4217]

Good info. A few other videos on this. Your cover was good.

[@AmyChappell]

The story of William Dampier is pretty cool too. I created a rpg character based off his privateer days.

[@callumfreebairn8082]

wow what a remarkable tale

[@JohnIniguez-xt2pv]

Attitude of Gratitude for the outstanding information. In addition to your perfect Spanish pronunciation.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks very much!

[@almaalma3871]

Very well done. You pronunciation in Spanish is impressive. Great phonetic Spanish is my first language and you did it excellent. The story was fascinating as always.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks!

[@andycortes9617]

Love your pronunciation! :)

[@stevesampson9693]

That was fascinating 😎👍👍

[@ForgottenLives]

Thank you !

[@stevesampson9693]

@@ForgottenLives you are welcome! Please do an episode about Hiawatha or Pocahontas. If you already have, i missed it. I'm sorry. If not, then DO IT !😁😄😄😄great content 😎👍👍

[@solohoh]

Thank you

[@natosniz5544]

Great stuff

[@twowheelsonmywagon9814]

By far the best filmed version of Robinson Crusoe is the 1964 French/German TV production. The theme tune alone tells you how good it is.

[@jean-pierredelorraine6161]

What a man !!! A real stud.

[@ForgottenLives]

Indeed !

[@neitajames6029]

I did indeed enjoy this. He started off as a bit of a ruffin probally because he was bored. Luckily he didn't get back on that trip.wise decision.though there was no.other humans, he managed to survive, knew how to take care of himself. When finally decide to marry.had he stayed put, he might of lived longer.sad he got restless again. But he did become famous. Now we know where the original story came from Sad he did decide to get on another trip only to die of yellow fever. Thank you. Your stories are always interesting. And I learn so much I can only imagine the time and research you put onto each one, and how well you tell these stories. 👏👏👏.have you won any awards for all of your heart work Keep the stories comming.i do so enjoy and apperciate them 👍💯💜👏👏👏🧘‍♀️🙌🌻🌷🦋🌠🙂. Love,respect and positivity always. Neita James 🙂✌👋.

[@mijiyoon5575]

Yum...goat soup w/ boiled turnips & peppercorns (pink ones)🥣🍲🧔 glad he didn't kill or eat the cats...I have 17 rescues😺...all *fixed* all mine!!!

[@nelsonx5326]

What an amazing life.

[@arejaycee5484]

Used to live a long the the road from Largo beautiful wee place.

[@ForgottenLives]

Nice!!

[@davie8906]

It's full of englistanis now unfortunately

[@BluntWeiser]

Intriguing dude.

[@ForgottenLives]

Cheers!

[@timkbirchico8542]

Very interesting and well presented. Do a vid about Lord Cochrane.

[@ForgottenLives]

Will research!

[@GTVAlfaMan]

What kind of trees did he mention at 6:09? Cabbage trees?

[@bernardpurdon1593]

This was a good story....

[@johna1160]

Rare indeed to hear a Brit not butcher the pronunciation of Spanish words. Muy bien!

[@ForgottenLives]

Muchas gracias :D

[@guymcmullan9297]

Excellent summary, thank you.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks :)

[@chrisstorey7730]

His real name was Hogan he was put ashore for transgressions aboard ship. After years with only goats he went mad. One is left to wonder about the saying " fucked like Hogans goat".

[@mrbigm5720]

Do you have any other channels I could subscribe too, or do you know of any other channels that are good too watch for history that you use yourself or that are connected too your channel if any at all, as i do really enjoy watching, but the shows are not on for long enough... Love the channel ❤️ and the content you upload interesting too me as I know it can be hard too get alot of the Information I do notice alot of the channels are being taken off because of copy right Aswel.... 😁😁

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks very much! I only really check out Brief Case and Crime Reel!

[@nigelcrisp68]

A book I enjoyed thoroughly was the complete story of Alexander Selkirk's life from X. B. Santine's book, The Solitary of Juan Fernandez, or the Real Robinson Crusoe, which can be downloaded in the format of your choice from www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11441

[@ofwoden]

Did you write the Wikipedia entry for Selkirk? Because a lot of what you say in the video comes directly from there.

[@wallykimball8829]

Great telling of the story, but I noticed at the very end when it showed the plaque, the year that it happened and his age were different from what you said. I'm not saying what you said is wrong, that's just a plaque, and they're famously inaccurate. But it was funny.

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

"Bored of life in England" Lower Largo (Fife) is in Scotland.

[@ForgottenLives]

He was in London for a lot of the time, probably should have said that too!

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

@@ForgottenLives Yes, that's true - it was probably the way that it was phrased in the video. That said, it should be noted that I did enjoy the video, so I'm not trying to be critical.✌️

[@PossumMedic]

1683: beat up by 6 older brothers 1701: returns to beat brothers then dips out xD

[@bertha8687]

Wow thank u i never it was a true Events. U added something to my I know list. Makes me look smart To my family. Lmao. Thank u 🤔

[@rogerevans9214]

yes enjoy you're stores a lot

[@ForgottenLives]

Glad to hear it, thanks!

[@Aristocratic13]

Where is the location of the thumbnail? It’s beautiful

[@racheldianeames3729]

More educational videos please✌👍

[@clubpenguin6852]

My great grandfather was good friends with him

[@solarnaut]

not great enough, me thinks ... if you're 80 and were born when your father was 50 and he was born when his (your grand)father was 50 and he was born when his (you're great grand) father was 50, then your great grandfather would have been born in 1790 (2020 - 80 - 50 - 50 - 50)

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

@Club Penguin Your Great Grandfather was good friends with a guy who died 300 years ago - I kinda doubt that.

[@TheDrFMG]

Anybody else think there is more to the goat and the cliff story? Do goats push back when they see the cliff edge? Just saying.

[@Lady_Chalk]

🎶Key Largo, Montego, baby why don’t we go🎶 (I am NOT sorry. 🔥😈🔥)

[@UpcycleElectronics]

I'm too lazy to email ATM, but Major Tylor. The book "Major" by Todd Balf was pretty good.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks, I'll check it out!

[@OWOT-re5jf]

Quite the thief

[@Andy-xm1fg]

Faro de Cabo de Hornos (Chile) 2:12

[@alessiadimaio1258]

Can you give me a detailed summary please?

[@jackmeoff7381]

I read somewhere he even had a girlfriend on the Island called Baa-Barbara🙄

[@carolinadog8634]

Bucaneer is different than privateer

[@1888swordsman]

make this a movie