![]() Probably the first true novel in the English language. Defoe's classic tale features a series of events involving mutineers and prisoners, while Crusoe wrestles with his own solitude. After a dramatic shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe is a castaway on a tropical island for 28 years. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. Additionally, it paints a fascinating portrait of the age-including references to slavery and Europe' s view of the 'New World.' Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. What could be more appealing to children than Robinson Crusoe' s amazing adventure? Set in the 17th century, and unfolding over a 30-year period, it offers plenty of suspense and everyday detail about how Crusoe manages to stay alive. ![]() A sole survivor, stranded on a deserted island. Additionally, it paints a fascinating portrait of the age-including references to slavery and Europe's view of the "New World." A shipwreck. What could be more appealing to children than Robinson Crusoe's amazing adventure? Set in the 17th century, and unfolding over a 30-year period, it offers plenty of suspense and everyday detail about how Crusoe manages to stay alive. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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