Project Gutenberg 2000-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 129 Defoe, Daniel 1731 Defo, Daniel John, Gabriel Moreton, Andrew Defoë, Daniel Dickory Cronke: The Dumb Philosopher, or, Great Britain's Wonder Transcribed form the 1889 George Bell and Sons edition by David Price "Dickory Cronke: The Dumb Philosopher, or, Great Britain's Wonder" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book provides a fascinating exploration of the life of Dickory Cronke, who was born mute in Cornwall, England, and remained so for fifty-eight years until an unexpected development before his death. The narrative reflects on Cronke's interactions with the world, his reflections on life, and his philosophical insights, presenting him as a unique figure whose experiences speak to the deeper aspects of humanity and existence. The story chronicles Cronke's journey from a sickly child to a respected member of society despite his disability. His intelligence and wisdom stand out as he overcomes various adversities. After a life of service and solitude, he suddenly gains the ability to speak, leading to profound reflections on life, death, and spirituality. The book also includes his meditations on human conduct and prophetic observations about European affairs. Ultimately, Cronke's life serves as an emblem of virtue, morality, and philosophical contemplation, offering an insightful perspective on the human condition while culminating in a poignant account of his death and the legacy of his thoughts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 49.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Didactic fiction Philosophers -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 86072 2025-08-01T12:01:07.091692 text/html 81142 2020-12-31T14:47:40 text/html 30632 2020-12-31T14:47:41 text/html application/zip 124275 2025-08-01T12:01:13.010668 application/epub+zip 122831 2025-08-01T12:01:10.562737 application/epub+zip 89104 2025-08-01T12:01:09.233667 application/epub+zip 327069 2025-08-01T12:01:14.829672 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 316852 2025-08-01T12:01:12.306669 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155219 2022-09-01T13:29:38.579731 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 79742 2025-08-01T12:01:06.670724 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79373 2020-12-31T14:47:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30077 2020-12-31T14:47:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19062 2025-08-01T12:01:14.977650 application/rdf+xml 23971 2025-08-01T12:01:09.737677 image/jpeg 4675 2025-08-01T12:01:09.485688 image/jpeg 123136 2025-08-01T12:01:07.111690 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia