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

About the book

"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.