SELKIRK, THE REAL ROBINSON CRUSOE IN CABO SAN LUCAS

by LAURA GUILLERMINA BUENO AVILES

DURING HIS EXPEDITION ROUND THE WORLD (1708-1711), ENGLISH PRIVATEER WOODES ROGERS RESCUES A SCOTTISH SAILOR WHO WAS MAROONED ON A SOUTH PACIFIC ISLAND. THE SCOTTSMAN I SPEAK OF IS ALEXANDER SELKIRK, WHOSE LIFE INSPIRED DANIEL DEFOE TO CREATE THE BEST KNOW CHARACTER IN ALL FICTION -ROBINSON CRUSOE-. LAURA BUENO UNCOVERS THE TRUTH BEHIND ROBINSON CRUSOE, BY TELLING OF ALEXANDER SELKIRK´S EXPLOITS, DATING FROM HIS RESCUE FROM AN ISLAND IN THE JUAN FERNANDEZ ARCHIPELAGO UNTIL HIS RETURN TO GREAT BRITAIN IN 1711. THE AUTHOR RECOUNTS PARTICULARLY THE SCOTSMAN´S ADVENTURES IN CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO, WHERE WITH ROGERS´S CREW, HE LEFT HIS MARK ON THE PACIFIC AND ITS COASTS BY PULLING OFF ONE OF THE GREATEST FEATS IN HISTORY, THE CAPTURE OF A MANILA GALLEON, THE HOLY GRAIL OF HIGH SEAS BOOTY.HER NOVEL GIVES US A GLIMPSE INTO THE DAILY LIFE OF LICENSED PIRATES, KNOWN AS PRIVATEERS AT THE OPENING OF THE EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY WHICH LAURA HAS FURTHER ENRICHED WITH HER RIVETING FICTIONAL ACCOUNT. SHE NARRATES A LOVE STORY BETWEEN SELKIRK AND A MULATO WOMAN WHO IS COMPARABLE TO FEMALE CHARATERS CREATED BY ALVARO MUTIS, JORGE AMADO OR EVEN GARCIA MARQUEZ HIMSELF.MAKENA IS A GUAYAQUIL NATIVE, BRILLIANT, BEAUTIFUL AND KNOWLEDGABLE IN HERBAL MEDICINE. SHE IS A WOMAN WHO DARES TO CHANGE HER DESTINY IN HER DESIRE TO BE FREE, FREE TO LOVE, FREE TO LIVE AND FREE TO HELP OTHERS.PROLOGUE BY ALBERTO DE LA FUENTE"AN OUTSTANDING HISTORICAL NOVEL, VIVID, MOVING AND GRIPPING."LORD ROBERTS OF BELGRAVIA, ANDREW ROBERTS, MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS, BRITISH HISTORIAN, AUTHOR OF -NAPOLEON THE GREAT-, -CHURCHILL WALKING WITH DESTINY- AND -GEORGE III.

228 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 2025

Reviews

[Author Regeline · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author, Attorney Laura Bueno, is truly amazing!

Wow! What an incredible book! I highly recommend reading “Selkirk – The Real Robinson Crusoe in Cabo San Lucas” by Attorney Laura Bueno.

This fascinating book gives readers an inside look at the worldwide expedition of English Privateer Woodes Rogers and the remarkable story of how he rescued the Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk, who had been marooned on a remote island in the South Pacific. Selkirk’s extraordinary life and survival story later inspired Daniel Defoe’s legendary novel Robinson Crusoe.

Attorney Laura Bueno provides a detailed and captivating account of Selkirk’s adventures, including his rescue from an island in the Juan Fernández Archipelago. The historical details, exploration, and connection to Cabo San Lucas make this book truly intriguing and informative. What makes this book even more special is the combination of adventure, history, and romance woven throughout the story. The focus on Cabo San Lucas and Mexican history is absolutely incredible, especially for anyone who appreciates learning about the rich culture and heritage of the beautiful region.

I just visited Mexico and I truly love it! Moreover, I love learning about the Mexican history in this book too.

Thank you, Attorney Laura Bueno, for sharing such a remarkable story with readers around the world!

Sincerely,
Dr. Gigi Sabbat
Motivational Keynote Speaker
CEO & Founder of Life Service Center of America, LLC
www.lifeservicecenterofamericallc.com