Big Bad Voodoo Posted November 2, 2012 #1 Share Posted November 2, 2012 http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lone-woman-cave-20121027,0,1564818.story For more than 20 years, Navy archaeologist Steve Schwartz searched for that cave. It was believed to be home to the island's most famous inhabitant, a Native American woman who survived on the island for 18 years, abandoned and alone, and became the inspiration for "Island of the Blue Dolphins," one of the 20th century's most popular novels for young readers. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashotep Posted November 2, 2012 #2 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Good story, I would hate to have to survive like that for 18 years. She must of been lonely. Hope they have found the cave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+HerNibs Posted November 2, 2012 #3 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I loved that book. Actually ran away from home to live on an island. (Lived on the southern coast of Maine at the time so it wasn't far) Realized that the "fun" of living on an island wasn't worth the swim in the Feb waters off Maine. Also realized - no dolphins. Nibs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-C Posted November 2, 2012 #4 Share Posted November 2, 2012 So cool! I loved that book too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted November 2, 2012 #5 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I loved that book. Actually ran away from home to live on an island. (Lived on the southern coast of Maine at the time so it wasn't far) Realized that the "fun" of living on an island wasn't worth the swim in the Feb waters off Maine. Also realized - no dolphins. Nibs Never read the book. Sounds intriguing though. Did you say there were no dolphins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+HerNibs Posted November 2, 2012 #6 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Never read the book. Sounds intriguing though. Did you say there were no dolphins? None on the southern coast of Maine where I was. Really great book. I read it when I was very young. One of the first books that really got to me emotionally. Nibs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Voodoo Posted November 2, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted November 2, 2012 One of the first books that really got to me emotionally. What are else? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emberdawn Posted November 3, 2012 #8 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Love the story. Just recently read it again. Amazing how she survived all those years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfknight Posted November 8, 2012 #9 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Wow what a great story. GO NAVY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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