Defoe, Daniel 1661?-1731 creator Lang, John 1849-1917 Chisholm, Louey 1863-1948 Robinson, Will Bennett text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2022-04-23 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.) Originally published: United Kingdom: T. C. & E. C. Jack, 1905 Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction Islands -- Juvenile fiction Crusoe, Robinson (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction Atlantic Ocean -- Juvenile fiction PZ United Kingdom: T. C. & E. C. Jack, 1905 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015078554774&view=1up&seq=11&skin=2021 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67907 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015078554774&view=1up&seq=11&skin=2021 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67907 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134552.0 67907