The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, Volume 1

"The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, Volume 1" by Daniel Defoe is a novel published in 1719. After ignoring his parents' wishes, young Robinson Crusoe pursues a life at sea that leads to shipwreck and solitude. Cast away on a remote tropical island, he spends twenty-eight years surviving alone, building shelter, and taming the wilderness. His isolation is eventually broken by the arrival of cannibals and the rescue of a companion he names Friday. Together, they face new dangers and dream of escape.

The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, Volume 1, by Daniel Defoe. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #11239.