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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.)

Author: Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731

Adapter: Lang, John, 1849-1917

Editor: Chisholm, Louey

Illustrator: Robinson, Will Bennett

EBook No.: 67907

Published: Apr 23, 2022

Downloads: 241

Language: English

Subject: Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Islands -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Crusoe, Robinson (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Atlantic Ocean -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:67907:2 2022-04-23T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Robinson, Will Bennett Chisholm, Louey Lang, John Defoe, Daniel en 1
2024-11-09T23:43:54Z Robinson Crusoe, Told to the Children by John Lang

This edition has images.

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.)

Author: Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731

Adapter: Lang, John, 1849-1917

Editor: Chisholm, Louey

Illustrator: Robinson, Will Bennett

EBook No.: 67907

Published: Apr 23, 2022

Downloads: 241

Language: English

Subject: Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Islands -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Crusoe, Robinson (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Atlantic Ocean -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:67907:3 2022-04-23T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Robinson, Will Bennett Chisholm, Louey Lang, John Defoe, Daniel en 1