Island of the Lost: An Extraordinary Story of Survival at the Edge of the World
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“Riveting.” —The New York Times Book Review
Hundreds of miles from civilization, two ships wreck on opposite ends of the same deserted island in this true story of human nature at its best—and at its worst.
It is 1864, and Captain Thomas Musgrave’s schooner, the Grafton, has just wrecked on Auckland Island, a forbidding piece of land 285 miles south of New Zealand. Battered by year-round freezing rain and constant winds, it is one of the most inhospitable places on earth. To be shipwrecked there means almost certain death.
Incredibly, at the same time on the opposite end of the island, another ship runs aground during a storm. Separated by only twenty miles and the island’s treacherous, impassable cliffs, the crews of the Grafton and the Invercauld face the same fate. And yet where the Invercauld’s crew turns inward on itself, fighting, starving, and even turning to cannibalism, Musgrave’s crew bands together to build a cabin and a forge—and eventually, to find a way to escape.
Using the survivors’ journals and historical records, award-winning maritime historian Joan Druett brings to life this extraordinary untold story about leadership and the fine line between order and chaos.
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Publisher : Algonquin Books; Primary edition (August 6, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 1616209704
ISBN-13 : 978-1616209704
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.45 x 0.63 x 8.25 inches
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Customers find this book captivating and well-researched, with the author relating facts in a riveting manner. The writing is eloquent and easy to read, with one customer noting how it reads like a novel. Moreover, the book effectively portrays leadership and teamwork, with customers appreciating the comparison of leadership styles between the two groups. Additionally, customers praise the detailed descriptions of the wrecks, and one review highlights how it provides personal insights into the individuals involved.
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