An American Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

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Adapter Allison, Samuel B. (Samuel Buell), 1861-1932
Author Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
Title An American Robinson Crusoe
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary “An American Robinson Crusoe” by Samuel B. Allison is a children's adaptation of the classic tale written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a young boy named Robinson, inspired by the original character, as he desires adventure and ultimately embarks on a journey that leads him to a deserted island. Through his experiences, readers witness Robinson’s transformation from an idle youth to a resourceful survivor, learning vital skills in self-sufficiency and perseverance. The opening of the story introduces us to Robinson in New York City, where he expresses his restlessness and longing for adventure, despite his parents' wishes for him to focus on his studies. We see him repeatedly drawn to the ships on the Hudson River, dreaming of distant lands, until he finds an opportunity to sail away with a friend's father. The tale sets the stage for his transformative journey, establishing his character's motivations and the imminent trials he will face after the shipwreck that leads him to the deserted island. This foundational portion effectively captures the essence of exploration and self-discovery that defines Robinson's adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Crusoe, Robinson (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 7799
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 6, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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