"An American Robinson Crusoe" by Samuel B. Allison is an exciting, late 1800s spin on a timeless adventure story. It tells of Robinson, a young boy in New York City, who dreams of faraway lands and exciting adventures instead of schoolwork. He gets his wish when he convinces a friend's father to take him along on a sea voyage but soon finds himself alone on a deserted island after a terrible shipwreck. The story shows how Robinson changes from a directionless kid into a clever and strong survivor as he learns to build shelter, find food, and overcome difficulties all by himself on the island.
An American Robinson Crusoe
By Daniel Defoe
A restless boy's yearning for adventure turns into a fight for survival when he is stranded on a deserted island and must learn to depend on his own strength and wit.
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About the AuthorDaniel Defoe was an English novelist, journalist, merchant, pamphleteer and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, which is claimed to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations. He has been seen as one of the earliest proponents of the English novel, and helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson. Defoe wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent a period in prison. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted him.
Daniel Defoe was an English novelist, journalist, merchant, pamphleteer and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, which is claimed to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations. He has been seen as one of the earliest proponents of the English novel, and helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson. Defoe wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent a period in prison. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted him.
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