Faced with the impossible, they achieved the unthinkable: survival. From the real-life Robinson Crusoe to the survivors of the Medusa raft, Daniel Fiévet tells the true adventures of these shipwrecked individuals who have marked the history of navigation. These events took place between the 17th and 20th centuries, in various contexts and latitudes, but they all share a common thread: they show how far humans are willing to go when confronted with extreme situations. Far from civilization, deep in the wild, the mask of conventions falls, and true character is revealed.
To survive, some shipwrecked individuals display incredible ingenuity and behave like true heroes, while others give in to their basest instincts and commit the unforgivable. These stories, based on the testimonies of survivors, invite us to reflect on human nature and what we would have done in similar circumstances.
Richly illustrated with maps, documents, and period engravings, as well as original paintings and drawings by Nicolas Vial and Aleksi Cavaillez, Shipwrecked – True Stories, inspired by the hit podcast with over 2.5 million listens, is a fascinating dive into the heart of darkness.
