This is the fascinating story of Mr. Philip Quarll, who was stranded on an uninhabited island in the South Sea for fifty years and had to rely solely on his wits and resourcefulness to survive. Quarll's incredible tale of adventure and hardship will captivate readers of all ages. This edition, which includes an introduction and notes by Peter Longueville, is an essential addition to any library of classic literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.