This classic novel by Daniel Defoe tells the story of Robinson Crusoe, a shipwrecked sailor who spends 28 years on a deserted island in the Caribbean. The book is one of the most widely-read and influential novels in the English language, and has inspired countless adaptations and imitations. This edition includes a biographical account of Defoe's life and work, as well as 16 engravings that bring the story to life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.