History
The Crusoe Island resort was founded in 1719 by Robinson Crusoe when he got shipwrecked on the island and miraculously survived and made it back to civilization. Edited excerpts of Robinson Crusoe's first-hand story of isolated island survival follows.
My Father wish'd me to study Law. I, Crusoe, wish'd nothing more than to travel by Ship. In spite of my father, I, Robinson Crusoe, set to Sea. I found myself but a Slave in, by the best of my Calculation to among the Moors. I planned my Escape, and found Myself sailing, with me, a slave boy, Xury. Within Time, I, Robinson Crusoe, had a Voyage to the Brasils, where I obtain'd a plantation of Sugar. Money became of no Object. I began to dream of Seafaring once again, and I, Crusoe, set off on a Voyage to Africa.
I, poor, miserable, Robinson Crusoe, being ship wreck'd, during a dreadful Storm, in the offing, came on Shore on this dismal, unfortunate Island, which I call'd the Island of Despair, all the rest of the Ship's Company being drown'd, and myself almost dead. I slept my first Night among the tops of the trees, to protect myself from any ravenous Beasts in that Country, seeing at Night they always come abroad for their Prey.
I built three Houses for my Residence on this Island of Despair, aside from the Tree I stayed the first Night: a Hidden place on the first Beach where I land'd, a Country home on the South side of the Island, and a Cave home. I found myself a Farmer: planting Corn, Barley, and Rice, baking Bread, building Furniture, weaving Baskets, and making Pots, I also rais'd Goats and tended to my Cats, Dogs, and Parrot. I also renew'd my faith in the Lord, and devote'd myself to Reflection and Prayer.
When I found the Footprint on the Shore, I discover'd that I was not alone on this Island of Despair. I met Friday, a native man whom I, Robinson Crusoe, was able to rescue from the cannibals. I taught my man Friday English and convert'd him to Christianity.
I was eventually rescu'd I return'd to Europe with my man Friday, where I discover'd great deal of money from my sugar plantations in the Brasils. The Island of Despair has changed my life.
This island was kept in the Crusoe family for years, to share the island and its history, Robin Crusoe opened up the Crusoe Island Resort to honor his great-great-great-great grandfather, Robinson Crusoe. Additionally, the Crusoe family has preserved Robinson Crusoe's journal over the years in order to remember his time on the island. The journal portrays his thoughts of committing the original sin, his religious beliefs, his in depth thoughts about Friday, and much more. The journal is found in our small museum in the Maritime Center.
My Father wish'd me to study Law. I, Crusoe, wish'd nothing more than to travel by Ship. In spite of my father, I, Robinson Crusoe, set to Sea. I found myself but a Slave in, by the best of my Calculation to among the Moors. I planned my Escape, and found Myself sailing, with me, a slave boy, Xury. Within Time, I, Robinson Crusoe, had a Voyage to the Brasils, where I obtain'd a plantation of Sugar. Money became of no Object. I began to dream of Seafaring once again, and I, Crusoe, set off on a Voyage to Africa.
I, poor, miserable, Robinson Crusoe, being ship wreck'd, during a dreadful Storm, in the offing, came on Shore on this dismal, unfortunate Island, which I call'd the Island of Despair, all the rest of the Ship's Company being drown'd, and myself almost dead. I slept my first Night among the tops of the trees, to protect myself from any ravenous Beasts in that Country, seeing at Night they always come abroad for their Prey.
I built three Houses for my Residence on this Island of Despair, aside from the Tree I stayed the first Night: a Hidden place on the first Beach where I land'd, a Country home on the South side of the Island, and a Cave home. I found myself a Farmer: planting Corn, Barley, and Rice, baking Bread, building Furniture, weaving Baskets, and making Pots, I also rais'd Goats and tended to my Cats, Dogs, and Parrot. I also renew'd my faith in the Lord, and devote'd myself to Reflection and Prayer.
When I found the Footprint on the Shore, I discover'd that I was not alone on this Island of Despair. I met Friday, a native man whom I, Robinson Crusoe, was able to rescue from the cannibals. I taught my man Friday English and convert'd him to Christianity.
I was eventually rescu'd I return'd to Europe with my man Friday, where I discover'd great deal of money from my sugar plantations in the Brasils. The Island of Despair has changed my life.
This island was kept in the Crusoe family for years, to share the island and its history, Robin Crusoe opened up the Crusoe Island Resort to honor his great-great-great-great grandfather, Robinson Crusoe. Additionally, the Crusoe family has preserved Robinson Crusoe's journal over the years in order to remember his time on the island. The journal portrays his thoughts of committing the original sin, his religious beliefs, his in depth thoughts about Friday, and much more. The journal is found in our small museum in the Maritime Center.