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Crusoe, Castaways and Shipwrecks in the Perilous Age of Sail

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To mark the 300th anniversary of the publication of 'Robinson Crusoe', this book looks at some of the stories which inspired Daniel Defoe - stories of bravery, courage, determination and good fortune.

It looks at Defoe's life and the monumental success of his novel - sometimes described as being the first in the English language.

It also considers some of the reasons why people found themselves cast away - as a result of being wrecked, by being abandoned as a punishment, marooned by pirates - or even out of deliberate choice.

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Pen & Sword
1526747480 / 9781526747488
eBook (EPUB)
387.509
30/04/2019
England
English
160 pages
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