Nearly four centuries after it was written, "Robinson Crusoe" remains the quintessential story of a man shipwrecked and forced to rely on his own wits. One of the most popular books of all time, "Robinson Crusoe" is sure to appeal to a new generation of readers.
Nearly four centuries after it was written, "Robinson Crusoe" remains the quintessential story of a man shipwrecked and forced to rely on his own wits...
Daniel Defoe's 18th century novel, Robinson Crusoe, has maintained its dual status as literary class and engaging adventure narrative since its first printing. After rejecting the prospect of a career on land, Robinson Crusoe sets out to sea. Shipwrecks, pirates, and being sold into slavery do not dampen Crusoe's ambition or desire for adventure; despite finding prosperity as a plantation owner, he seeks another sea voyage. Defoe paints a detailed picture of Crusoe's resulting life as a castaway and his eventual return to civilization, giving the story philosophical substance with intelligent...
Daniel Defoe's 18th century novel, Robinson Crusoe, has maintained its dual status as literary class and engaging adventure narrative since its first ...
The career of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, reflects the political battles of nearly thirty years of English politics. In an age when duplicity, intrigue, personality, and an immediate history of violence characterized politics, John Churchill was a constant, steady military success even while his political and personal fortunes alternately plunged and soared. His military ability insured his importance to the Grand Alliance and his victories brought the reverence of the European powers opposing Louis XIV as well as that of his own people, but, at the same time, his successes also...
The career of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, reflects the political battles of nearly thirty years of English politics. In an age when duplicity...
Der Seemann Robinson Crusoe erleidet Schiffbruch, doch kann sich muhsam per Flo 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 Fuspuren 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 Weggefahrten...
Der Seemann Robinson Crusoe erleidet Schiffbruch, doch kann sich muhsam per Flo als einziger Uberlebender auf eine Insel retten. Auf dieser angekommen...
In dieser Reisebeschreibung beschreibt der bekannte Autor Daniel Defoe, der den Abenteuerroman "Robinson Crusoe" verfasste, seine Erfahrungen auf der Reise durch den sudlichen Teil Englands. Das vorliegende Buch lebt durch seine Authentizitat und ermoglicht dem Leser einen Einblick in das Leben in England zum Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts.
In dieser Reisebeschreibung beschreibt der bekannte Autor Daniel Defoe, der den Abenteuerroman "Robinson Crusoe" verfasste, seine Erfahrungen auf der ...
Volume four of the Childrens Treasure Book containing Daniel Defoes classic novel Robinson Crusoe. The book is illustrated in colour and black and white by F. N. J. Moody and others. Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in childrens literature. Many of the earliest childrens books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation...
Volume four of the Childrens Treasure Book containing Daniel Defoes classic novel Robinson Crusoe. The book is illustrated in colour and black and whi...
Volume four of the Childrens Treasure Book containing Daniel Defoes classic novel Robinson Crusoe. The book is illustrated in colour and black and white by F. N. J. Moody and others. Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in childrens literature. Many of the earliest childrens books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation...
Volume four of the Childrens Treasure Book containing Daniel Defoes classic novel Robinson Crusoe. The book is illustrated in colour and black and whi...
Dieser 1719 erschienene Roman unterscheidet sich deutlich von den Abenteuerromanen, die Daniel Defoe beruhmt gemacht haben. Es handelt sich um die ganze europaische Politik: von den franzosischen und italienischen Angelegenheiten uber die Interessen des schwedischen Konigs bis zu den ungarischen, kroatischen und turkischen Einflussen, wobei die zentrale Bedeutung die Lage im Deutschen Reich einnimmt. Es geht sowohl um den Krieg: \"Seit zwolf Jahren tobte im Deutschen Reiche zwischen dem Kaiser, dem Herzoge von Bayern, dem Konige von Spanien, den katholischen Fursten und Kurfursten auf der...
Dieser 1719 erschienene Roman unterscheidet sich deutlich von den Abenteuerromanen, die Daniel Defoe beruhmt gemacht haben. Es handelt sich um die gan...
