Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe is a novel written by Daniel Defoe published on April 25, 1719. During its first edition, Robinson Crusoe was credited as the author so many people thought he was a real person and this novel was an account of his travels. But this story is said to be based on the real-life experiences of Scottish castaway Alexander Selkirk who lived on an island called Mas a Tierra for four years. Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civilization. But Crusoe proves willing to chance his luck a second time when, after sweating his way to prosperity as a planter in Brazil, he undertakes a voyage that isn’t necessary.
This story has had a perennial appeal among readers of all ages-–especially the young adult reading public–-who continue to find inspiration in the inventive resourcefulness of its hero, sole survivor of a shipwreck who is marooned on an uninhabited island. Robinson Crusoe is believed to be the first-ever English novel. It has gone on to become one of the most widely published books in history, inspiring not only in literature but also in film, television, and radio. Take action now and download your copy of Robinson Crusoe today!