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Title:
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
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinson_Crusoe
Credits:
Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Charlie Kirschner
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, Volume 1" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century. This classic work narrates the journey of the protagonist, Robinson Crusoe, who defies his father’s wishes to become a lawyer and yearns for adventure at sea. The story explores themes of exploration, survival, and the human spirit as Crusoe confronts the dangers of the unknown. The beginning of the novel establishes Crusoe's background and motivations, detailing his upbringing in York, England, as the son of a prosperous family. Despite his father's hopes for him to enter a respectable profession, Crusoe's desire for adventure leads him to embark on a sea voyage against his family's advice, showcasing early signs of his reckless ambition. As he sets sail for the first time, the narrative foreshadows the challenges and miseries he is destined to face, beginning a transformative journey that will lead to his encounters with both perilous storms and opportunities for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
EBook No.: 11239
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Shipwreck survival -- Fiction
Subject: Islands -- Fiction
Subject: Crusoe, Robinson (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject: Atlantic Ocean -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Castaways -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
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
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinson_Crusoe
Credits:
Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Charlie Kirschner
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, Volume 1" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century. This classic work narrates the journey of the protagonist, Robinson Crusoe, who defies his father’s wishes to become a lawyer and yearns for adventure at sea. The story explores themes of exploration, survival, and the human spirit as Crusoe confronts the dangers of the unknown. The beginning of the novel establishes Crusoe's background and motivations, detailing his upbringing in York, England, as the son of a prosperous family. Despite his father's hopes for him to enter a respectable profession, Crusoe's desire for adventure leads him to embark on a sea voyage against his family's advice, showcasing early signs of his reckless ambition. As he sets sail for the first time, the narrative foreshadows the challenges and miseries he is destined to face, beginning a transformative journey that will lead to his encounters with both perilous storms and opportunities for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
EBook No.: 11239
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Shipwreck survival -- Fiction
Subject: Islands -- Fiction
Subject: Crusoe, Robinson (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject: Atlantic Ocean -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Castaways -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.