Captain Woodes Rogers

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Captain Woodes Rogers was a British sea captain and privateer who famously rescued Alexander Selkirk from a deserted island in 1709, later reflecting on the benefits of simple living and solitude in his writings.

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Captain Woodes Rogers rescued Alexander Selkirk from his Pacific island after over four years.

Castaway in Fife: exploring Robinson Crusoe country in east Scotland | Scotland holidays

The Guardian·

United Kingdom· 2025-03-05

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