02426cam a22003253u 4500 22309 UtSlPG 20260610133520.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19004447 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Allison, Samuel B. (Samuel Buell), 1861-1932 An American Robinson Crusoe for American Boys and Girls Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-08-13 Produced by Irma Spehar, dpcfmander, Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "An American Robinson Crusoe for American Boys and Girls" by Samuel B. Allison is an educational adaptation of the classic adventure tale, likely written in the early 20th century. This book retells the story of Robinson Crusoe with a focus on imparting knowledge about human progress and self-sufficiency, making it suitable for young readers. The main character, Robinson, embarks on a transformative journey after leaving his comfortable life to explore the world, ultimately becoming stranded on an island where he learns to survive through ingenuity and hard work. The opening of the book introduces us to Robinson Crusoe as a young boy living in New York, where his parents hope he will pursue a diligent education. However, his dreams of adventure along the Hudson River overshadow his studies. The narrative quickly progresses to his decision to leave home and set sail, driven by a longing to explore distant lands. These early chapters lay the groundwork for Robinson's character development, depicting his transformations from a carefree youth to a resourceful survivor as he faces the challenges of living alone on an island. The themes of adventure, self-discovery, and perseverance are established, promising a captivating tale for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction Crusoe, Robinson (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22309 63453 63453