De Defoe, Daniel 1661?-1731 creator Langeler, Freddie 1899-1948 Wiegman, Jan 1884-1963 Elberts, G. W. (Gerardina Wilhelmina) 1868-1945 text utu 2017 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "De avonturen van kapitein Bob" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century. The story follows the life of Bob Singleton, who endures a tumultuous childhood marked by abduction and a series of misadventures. Eventually, he becomes a seaman, leading to a life of exploration filled with dangers and challenges, as he navigates both treacherous waters and the complexities of human nature. The opening of the book introduces us to Bob Singleton's difficult childhood, beginning around 1680 in London. Captured by a scheming woman and sold into a life of hardship, Bob's early years are fraught with peril until he finds himself on a ship, experiencing the thrill of life at sea. As he matures, he faces violent conflicts and ultimately ends up deserted on a foreign island, where he must navigate survival and the uncertainties that come with it. Defoe sets the stage for Bob's adventures, blending themes of resilience and self-discovery, which promise an engaging journey ahead for readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Translated adaptation of The Life, Adventures, and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton, #6422. Release date is 2017-02-06 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. Original publication data not identified Sea stories Picaresque literature Adventure stories Pirates -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54118 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54118 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134240.0 54118