The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton

About the book

"The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton" by Daniel Defoe is a novel published in 1720. Kidnapped as a child and raised by gypsies, Bob Singleton finds himself marooned on Madagascar's coast. He leads a daring expedition across the uncharted African continent, facing wild beasts and gathering riches. But when his fortune runs dry, Singleton turns to piracy on the high seas—until a Quaker surgeon challenges him to reconsider his violent path and seek redemption.