Revive Jules Verne. Teach him about space travel and modern technologies. Let him write a book. I'm pretty sure this is what you'd get. A man struggling to survive in a situation he never planned for, while people all over the world (and in space!) try to find a way to rescue him. I swear, this is the Mysterious Island in Space. He even makes a sextant! 
 Okay. I'm likely biased because I love the shit out of Jules Verne. 
 But the point still stands: this book is FANTASTIC. 
 Great characters. Great plot. EDGE OF YOUR SEAT type of story. Constantly wondering what's going to happen next, worrying about our intrepid hero. 
 So. So good.