Der Seemann Robinson Crusoe erleidet Schiffbruch, doch kann sich muhsam per Floss als einziger Uberlebender auf eine Insel retten. Auf dieser angekommen, richtet er sich sein neues Leben ein und lernt, sich selbst zu versorgen. Er schafft sich eine Behausung, baut sich Nahrung an und halt Tiere. Nach jahrelangem Dasein in Einsamkeit entdeckt Robinson auf der von ihm unbewohnt geglaubten Insel Fussspuren eines Menschen: er trifft einen Eingeborenen, den er aus den Fangen von Kannibalen befreit. Robinson gibt ihm den Namen Freitag. Beide teilen sich von nun an ihr Schicksal und werden...

Robinson Crusoe is one of the most famous literary characters in history, and his story has spawned hundreds of retellings. Inspired by the life of Alexander Selkirk, a sailor who lived for several years on a Pacific island, the novel tells the story of Crusoe's survival after shipwreck on an island, interaction with the mainland's native inhabitants, and eventual rescue. Read variously as economic fable, religious allegory, or imperialist fantasy, Crusoe has never lost its appeal as one of the most compelling adventure stories of all time. In addition to an introduction and helpful notes,...

Robinson Crusoe es un marinero de York que, en una expedicion por Africa en barco, es capturado por unos piratas y se convierte en esclavo. Consigue escapar y es ayudado por un capitan de marina portugues, Ruben Catalin, que se dirige a Brasil. En este ultimo lugar se establece por un tiempo pero surge la opcion de navegar nuevamente a Africa en busca de negros para asistir las necesidades domesticas de el y un grupo de inmigrantes en Brasil; es alli donde el barco naufraga y es el unico superviviente, logrando llegar a una isla de la que parece ser el unico habitante. Como medio para...

Robinson Crusoe es un marinero de York que, en una expedicion por Africa en barco, es capturado por unos piratas y se convierte en esclavo. Consigue escapar y es ayudado por un capitan de marina portugues, Ruben Catalin, que se dirige a Brasil. En este ultimo lugar se establece por un tiempo pero surge la opcion de navegar nuevamente a Africa en busca de negros para asistir las necesidades domesticas de el y un grupo de inmigrantes en Brasil; es alli donde el barco naufraga y es el unico superviviente, logrando llegar a una isla de la que parece ser el unico habitante. Como medio para...

This novel is the captivating sequel to the original adventures of the famed adventurer Robinson Crusoe. In this classic and timeless novel, Crusoe the adventurer finds himself bored with his prosperity as well as consumed by an irresistible longing to return to the island that he left many years before. Along with his trusty servant and companion, Friday, he embarks on a harrowing high-seas adventure that takes them to China, to the Russian steppes, and into the dangers of Siberia.

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Originally published in 1908 as part of the English Literature for Schools series, this book contains the 1922 reprint of selections from Daniel Defoe's novel about the English Civil War. O'Neill supplies an introduction on the writing of the novel as well as critical notes on the text at the end of the volume. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of English literature or the history of education.

Daniel Defoe is best known for Robinson Crusoe, but one of his more famous works is Moll Flanders, which purports to be a true account of the life of Moll Flanders. The full title of the work provides a summary of the work: The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders, &c. Who was Born in Newgate, and during a Life of continu'd Variety for Threescore Years, besides her Childhood, was Twelve Year a Whore, five times a Wife (whereof once to her own Brother), Twelve Year a Thief, Eight Year a Transported Felon in Virginia, at last grew Rich, liv'd Honest, and died a Penitent. Written...

Crusoe sets sail from the Queen's Dock in Hull on a sea voyage in August 1651, against the wishes of his parents, who want him to pursue a career, possibly in law. After a tumultuous journey where his ship is wrecked in a storm, his lust for the sea remains so strong that he sets out to sea again. This journey, too, ends in disaster as the ship is taken over by Sale pirates and Crusoe is enslaved by a Moor. Two years later, he escapes in a boat with a boy named Xury; a Captain of a Portuguese ship off the west coast of Africa rescues him. The ship is en route to Brazil. Crusoe sells Xury to...