Lost in Paradise

In the 17th and 18th centuries, Europeans used technological developments to expand their influence and power beyond their shores. For the first time, they were able to extract resources from distant lands and send out their own waves of migration. These developments were rarely welcomed by the indiginous peoples, who lost control of their own lands, culture and sometimes lives.

This story deals with one example of the enterprising Europeans venturing into the tropical regions of the world to encounter strange climates and people. Following a particularly nasty storm, the sophisticated sailing vessel had been lost with all hands, with the exception of who washed up on a secluded sandy beach...