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Island of the Lost: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World
by Joan Druett
Island of the Lost is an account of the Grafton and its crew which was shipwrecked on the Auckland Islands in 1864. The camaraderie, resourcefulness, ingenuity, and perseverance is soon contrasted with yet another shipwrecked vessel, the Invercauld, which crashed on the opposite end of the island about four months after the Grafton. Unfortunately, the survivors of the Invercauld did not seem to have the leadership or cohesiveness which could have spared them much suffering. Stranded on the island and unaware of the existence of one another, it is interesting to see the ways in which each of the crews find their own way to survive. It is a story of tragedy and of triumph that is told with a clear and concise narrative which is enhanced by excerpts from the writings and memoirs of the survivors. Author Joan Druett also adds tidbits about the local flora and fauna on the Auckland Islands, as well as a little history of shipwrecks here and other interesting facts.
These tales of survival are fascinating to me, and I highly recommend this book to others who are interested in these sorts of true stories. This one is well-written and very engaging. I have added the writings of the survivors to my list of books to acquire in the future.
These tales of survival are fascinating to me, and I highly recommend this book to others who are interested in these sorts of true stories. This one is well-written and very engaging. I have added the writings of the survivors to my list of books to acquire in the future.