02067cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500170014426400510016130000470021233600260025933700260028533800360031150000310034750800960037852011560047453400450163065300300167585600430170599900170174814892UtSlPG20260610133341.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMinto, William,d1845-189310aDaniel Defoe 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-03  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Daniel Defoe" by William Minto is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and multifaceted career of the English writer Daniel Defoe, who is best known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe" among many other works. Minto aims to provide a clear understanding of Defoe’s character, his various pursuits—notably in literature, trade, and politics—as well as the historical context in which he operated.  The opening of the biography discusses Defoe's early life, ranging from his education in a Nonconformist academy to his initial ventures as a merchant. It highlights Defoe's adventurous spirit and his extensive involvement in the political turmoil of his time, including the overthrow of James II and the rise of William III. Minto emphasizes the complexity of Defoe's identity, noting that he was not only a writer but also an active participant in the socio-political landscape of 17th century England. The narrative sets the stage for a more detailed exploration of Defoe's many roles, his writings, and the lasting impact he had on literature and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDefoe, Daniel, 1661?-173140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14892  c56280d56280