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Robinson Crusoe

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3 out of 5
Based on 14,645 Ratings and 1,147 Reviews

Book Description
Who has not dreamed of life on an exotic isle, far away from civilization? Here is the novel which has inspired countless imitations by lesser writers, none of which equal the power and originality of Defoe's famous book. Robinson Crusoe, set ashore on an island after a terrible storm at sea, is forced to make do with only a knife, some tobacco, and a pipe. He learns how to build a canoe, m... More
Book Information
PublisherSignet Book
BindingMass Market Paperback (138 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages336
ISBN-100451530772
ISBN-13978-0451530776
Publication Date05/06/2008
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About Robert Mayer (Afterword) : Robert Mayer is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Published credits of Robert Mayer include When the Children Marched: The Birmingham Civil Rights Movement (Prime), At Issu... more
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About Daniel Defoe (Author) : Daniel Defoe is a published author, editor, and a series editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Daniel Defoe include Robinson Crusoe: The Life and Strange S... more
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About Paul Theroux (Introduction) : Paul Theroux is a published adapter, author, and an editor of children's books. Some of the published credits of Paul Theroux include The Best American Travel Writing 2001.
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12/22/2012 Eric Fisher tagged as: I illustrated

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12/24/2011 Allison Hunter-Frederick said:
Do some literary classics become dated? Should such books ever be rewritten in modern English? Should such books ever be abridged? These are questions that my husband and I discussed after I finished reading Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. http://allisonsbookbag.wordpress.com/2011/12/24/robinson-cr... more

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