Robinson Crusoe, Told to the Children by John Lang by Daniel Defoe
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| Author | Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
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| Adapter | Lang, John, 1849-1917 |
| Editor | Chisholm, Louey |
| Illustrator | Robinson, Will Bennett |
| Title | Robinson Crusoe, Told to the Children by John Lang |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: T. C. & E. C. Jack,1905. |
| Series Title | Told to the Children Series |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "Robinson Crusoe, Told to the Children" by John Lang, building on the original narrative by Daniel Defoe, is a children’s adaptation of a classic adventure novel written in the early 20th century. This retelling focuses on the journey of the main character, Robinson Crusoe, as he is shipwrecked on a deserted island and learns to survive in isolation for many years. The story emphasizes themes of self-reliance, resilience, and the struggle against despair, making it a compelling tale for young readers. The opening of the text introduces Robinson Crusoe, a young man who yearns for adventure at sea, defying his father's wishes for him to stay home and pursue a stable career. His adventures take a dire turn when he becomes shipwrecked, leading to a series of challenges as he learns to provide for himself on the island. Initially frightened and overwhelmed, Crusoe gradually builds a life for himself amidst the loneliness, showing resourcefulness and determination. His story sets the stage for numerous trials, discoveries, and encounters that encapsulate his transformation from a naïve youth to a seasoned survivor, highlighting the trials that will shape his character throughout this captivating journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Islands -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Crusoe, Robinson (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Atlantic Ocean -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67907 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 251 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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