The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe [adapted - Great Illustrated Classics]
by Daniel Defoe (Adapter)
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During one of his several adventurous voyages in the 1600s, an Englishman becomes the sole survivor of a shipwreck and lives on a deserted island for more than twenty-eight years.Tags
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I read the original when I was about 12, and had no difficulty following the story. This adaptation misses so much, is so simplified, that it is a pity to keep it in our small library. Unfortunately, the only copy of the full book is missing a page, so until a replacement is donated we'll make do with this.
What I didn't notice all those years ago was that Robinson was a slaver, his shipwreck occurred on a journey to pick up more "workers" from Africa for Brazilian plantations. And he railed at God for treating him that way, without ever thinking about changing his ways. I also wonder about the Spaniard who came to the island later as a prisoner of "savages". Historical evidence hints he was likely part of an effort to convert while show more hunting for their hidden treasure. show less
What I didn't notice all those years ago was that Robinson was a slaver, his shipwreck occurred on a journey to pick up more "workers" from Africa for Brazilian plantations. And he railed at God for treating him that way, without ever thinking about changing his ways. I also wonder about the Spaniard who came to the island later as a prisoner of "savages". Historical evidence hints he was likely part of an effort to convert while show more hunting for their hidden treasure. show less
This is one of my favorite classics. The story is about a man that has been stranded on a deserted island for more than 28 years. Despite loneliness and despair he finds courage and the will to live. Even though the story was written centuries ago it portrays moral qualities that are still important and valued in todays society, such as hard-working, gratitude, loyalty and faithfulness, courage and detrmination, tolerance and harmony between races . This is a great book to read for ages 8 and up.
Of all the series I think I loved this and Treasure Island the most. Something about exploration and discovery... and the independence of Robinson just stuck with me. Read it many times while in my early school years.
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Contents: About the Author -- Characters You Will Meet -- Chapter 1. Robinson's Early Adventures -- Chapter 2. Shipwreck! -- Chapter 3. Starting a New Life -- Chapter 4. Robinson Learns Many Skills -- Chapter 5. Robinson Makes a Canoe -- Chapter 6. The Mysterious Footprint -- Chapter 7. Cannibals -- Chapter 8. The First Sound of a Man's Voice -- Chapter 9. Friday -- Chapter 10. The Cannibals Return -- Chapter 11. Two Visitors -- Chapter 12. Englishmen Reach the Island -- Chapter 13. Robinson Puts Down a Mutiny -- Chapter 14. Robinson Seizes the Ship -- Chapter 15. Home Again -- Three-Masted Sailing Ship from Robinson Crusoe's Day
Contents: About the Author -- Characters You Will Meet -- Chapter 1. Robinson's Early Adventures -- Chapter 2. Shipwreck! -- Chapter 3. Starting a New Life -- Chapter 4. Robinson Learns Many Skills -- Chapter 5. Robinson Makes a Canoe -- Chapter 6. The Mysterious Footprint -- Chapter 7. Cannibals -- Chapter 8. The First Sound of a Man's Voice -- Chapter 9. Friday -- Chapter 10. The Cannibals Return -- Chapter 11. Two Visitors -- Chapter 12. Englishmen Reach the Island -- Chapter 13. Robinson Puts Down a Mutiny -- Chapter 14. Robinson Seizes the Ship -- Chapter 15. Home Again -- Three-Masted Sailing Ship from Robinson Crusoe's Day
About a man who got stranded on a island who also finds a slave for himself.
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Daniel Defoe was born Daniel Foe in London, England on September 13, 1660. He changed his surname in 1703, adding the more genteel "De" before his own name to suggest a higher social standing. He was a novelist, journalist, and political agent. His writings covered a wide range of topics. His novels include Robinson Crusoe, Moll Flanders, Roxana, show more Captain Singleton, and Colonel Jack. He wrote A Tour Thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain, which is an important source of English economic life, and ghost stories including A True Relation of the Apparition of One Mrs. Veal. He also wrote satirical poems and pamphlets and edited a newspaper. He was imprisoned and pilloried for his controversial work, The Shortest Way with the Dissenters, which suggested that all non-Conformist ministers be hanged. He died on April 24, 1731. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe [adapted - Great Illustrated Classics]
- Original title
- Robinson Crusoe
- Original publication date
- 1719-04-25; 1942
- People/Characters
- Robinson Crusoe
- Important places
- The Island of Despair
- First words
- "Robinson, if you go to sea, your life will be one of misery," said Mr. Crusoe, "and you will live to regret it!"
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)But, even though each new voyage was an adventure itself, the most thrilling adventure Robinson Crusoe would eve have in his lifetime was the adventure of twenty-eight years as governor of his very own island.
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- English
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- The Great Illustrated Classics and Moby Illustrated Classics are abridged versions for young readers. Please do not combine with the major work. See ... (show all)low" target="_new">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Il.... Please do not confuse them with the Illustrated Classics graphic novel adaptations, which are quite different. Thank you.
Contents: About the Author -- Characters You Will Meet -- Chapter 1. Robinson's Early Adventures -- Chapter 2. Shipwreck! -- Chapter 3. Starting a New Life -- Chapter 4. Robinson Learns Many Skills -- Chapter 5. Robinson Makes a Canoe -- Chapter 6. The Mysterious Footprint -- Chapter 7. Cannibals -- Chapter 8. The First Sound of a Man's Voice -- Chapter 9. Friday -- Chapter 10. The Cannibals Return -- Chapter 11. Two Visitors -- Chapter 12. Englishmen Reach the Island -- Chapter 13. Robinson Puts Down a Mutiny -- Chapter 14. Robinson Seizes the Ship -- Chapter 15. Home Again -- Three-Masted Sailing Ship from Robinson Crusoe's Day
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