The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, Volume 1 With an Account of His Travels Round Three Parts of the Globe, Written By Himself, in Two Volumes
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2004-02-01 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #11239 |
Description
"The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, Volume 1" by Daniel Defoe is a novel published in 1719. After ignoring his parents' wishes, young Robinson Crusoe pursues a life at sea that leads to shipwreck and solitude. Cast away on a remote tropical island, he spends twenty-eight years surviving alone, building shelter, and taming the wilderness. His isolation is eventually broken by the arrival of cannibals and the rescue of a companion he names Friday. Together, they face new dangers and dream of escape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)