Synopses & Reviews
Robinson Crusoe, once a brave sailor out to seek his fortune, is now a captive -- a captive of a lonely desert island on which he is marooned. With only his wits and the few supplies he is able to carry from his sinking ship to sustain him, he is forced to create a new life for himself, out of virtually nothing.
As the years go by, Crusoe slowly becomes accustomed to a life of solitude. He has only Pol -- the parrot he has tamed -- a few cats, and some wild goats to keep him company and gradually, his island becomes more of a paradise than a prison. But this tranquility is unexpectedly shattered when one day, he sees a footprint...soon to be followed by a group of savages who have invaded his island. Crusoe finds himself fiercely defending an island that has become his own, and fighting for the chance to return home.
Carefully abridged for younger readers, this second addition to the Scribner Storybook Classic line, with striking illustrations by N. C. Wyeth, revitalizes Daniel Defoe's acclaimed tale of survival, self-reliance, adventure, and faith.
Synopsis
Abridged for young readers, this edition revitalizes Defoe's acclaimed tale of survival, self-reliance, adventure, and faith, highlighted with full-color illustrations by noted American artist N.C. Wyeth.
About the Author
Born the son of a London butcher in 1660,
Daniel Defoe was educated to be a Protestant minister. However, after becoming involved in the Glorious Revolution, his aspirations changed. He pursued writing fiction, and also worked as a secret agent and political pamphlet writer for much of his life. His books include
Robinson Crusoe and
Moll Flanders. Daniel Defoe died in 1731.