Robinson Crusoe
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Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe is a classic adventure story and a thrilling tale of survival. This stunning hardback, pocket-sized edition of Defoe's classic, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges, is the perfect gift for any lover of classic literature.
This striking hardback edition presents Daniel Defoe's classic tale of adventure, Robinson Crusoe, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.
After being shipwrecked on a desert island, marina Robinson Crusoe spends over 30 years surviving in complete solitude. Until he spies a footprint on the shore and realises, he is not as alone as he thought...
Robinson Crusoe was first published in 1719 and has been hailed as the classic adventure story. Although the inspiration came from a real-life castaway called Alexander Selkirk, the novel can be enjoyed as a tale of survival, of spiritual awakening, or as a mythic quest.
This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged text, presented with an embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.
Series: Arcturus Ornate Classics
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781398851092
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 30 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Arcturus
Illustration: Imitation cloth with foil blocking
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 105.0mm
Height: 165.0mm
Weight: 221g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Daniel Defoe (c. 1660-1731) is considered to be one of the founders of the English novel, popularising the form along with such writers as Samuel Richardson. In addition to his writing, he worked as a trader and as a spy. His canon of work includes more than 500 books, pamphlets and journals on a variety of topics including politics, crime and religion. His other most famous work is Moll Flanders.
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