Defoe Collection (#5)

ROBINSON CRUSOE. On the beach. Illustration, 1920, by N. C. Wyeth
ROBINSON CRUSOE. On the beach. Illustration, 1920, by N.C. Wyeth

ROBINSON CRUSOE by Daniel Defoe: Title page of the first edition, London, 1719

ROBINSON CRUSOE. Aboard his raft: illustration, 1920, by N. C. Wyeth
ROBINSON CRUSOE. Aboard his raft: illustration, 1920, by N.C. Wyeth

Statue of Alexander Selkirk - Lower Largo, Fife, Scotland
Crusoe statue at Lower Largo (or Seatown of Largo) a village in Fife, Scotland. The village has gained fame as the 1676 birthplace of Alexander Selkirk

Crusoe and Friday
Robinson Crusoe rescues Friday from being eaten by cannibals and thus becomes Crusoes greatful servant and companion

Robinson Crusoe / Spying
Robinson Crusoe spies a ship on the horizon

Crusoe & the Captain
Crusoe offers his assistance to the English captain and helps to recover his vessel

Crusoe Escapes the Moors
Robinson Crusoe escapes from the Moors

Robinson Crusoe & Boat
Robinson Crusoe and Friday build the boat

Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) Detail, Early 18th cen. Artist: Vandergucht, Michael (1660-1725)
Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) Detail, Early 18th cen. Private Collection

Illustration from History of the Plague (Defoe), 1862, (1923). Artist: Frederic Shields
Illustration from History of the Plague (Defoe), 1862, (1923). Frederic James Shields (1833-1911) was a British artist, illustrator and designer closely associated with the Pre-Raphaelites

Daniel Defoe, 1706, (1904). Artist: Gerard Vandergucht
Daniel Defoe, 1706, (1904). Daniel Defoe born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe

Daniel Defoe, English writer, journalist and spy, (19th century). Portrait of Defoe (1660-1731), author of Robinson Crusoe. (Colorised black and white print)

Robinson Crusoe, chapbook cut, 18th century (1964). A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books, London, 1964. (Colorised black and white print)

Scene from Moll Flanders, 1929. Artist: John Austen
Scene from Moll Flanders, 1929. Illustration from the Apollo Volume X, no 59, (November 1929)

Robinson Crusoe, 20th century(?). Written by Daniel Defoe, The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe is the story of a fictional English castaway who spends 28 years on a remote

Daniel Defoe, English writer and journalist, (1836). Artist: J Thomson
Daniel Defoe, English writer and journalist, (1836). Defoe (1661-1731) gained enduring fame for his novel Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe with the Muscovite Caravan, c1719. Passing the Chinese Wall from Peking. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York

Robinson Crusoe Saving His Goods out of the wreck of the Ship, c1719. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner

Robinson Crusoe Saves the Crew of a Ship on Fire at Sea, c1719. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner

Robinson Crusoe Shipwrecked at Yarmouth, c1719. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner

Robinson Crusoe, c1719. Illustration from Daniel Defoes The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner

Letter from Daniel Defoe to Charles Montague, 1705. Artist: Daniel Defoe
Letter from Daniel Defoe to Charles Montague, 1705. Letter from writer Daniel Defoe to Charles Montague, Lord Halifax, expressing gratitude for his favours

Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), 18th century. Private Collection

Scene from Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, 1892. Artist: John Dawson Watson
Scene from Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, 1892. This 18th century memoir novel was inspired by the story of the Scottish seaman Alexander Selkirk (1676-1721). Robinson Crusoe ill with ague

Victorian scrap - Robinson Crusoe. late 19th century

Misfitz - Robinson Crusoe. early 20th century

Robinson Crusoes House
The dining room of the Robinson Crusoe House Bremen, Germany. In Daniel Defoes novel (1719), Crusoes father was a Bremen merchant who emigrated to Hull, England. Date: 1930s

Crusoes Ship Wrecked
The ship is wrecked & Crusoe is left stranded, clinging to a rock for his dear life... Date: First published: 1719

Robinson Crusoe loading the raft
Slide showing a scene from the story Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. The picture shows Crusoe disembarking a ship on to a raft. Part of Box 366. Boswell Collection. Date: circa 1900

English literature. 17th century. Defoe, Daniel (1660-1731). English novelist. Robinson Crusoe rescuing of the boat all what could be before of its sinking. Colored engraving

ROBINSON CRUSOE, 1920. Written by Daniel Defoe. Illustration for 1920 edition by N.C. Wyeth

ROBINSON CRUSOE, 1920. Illustration, 1920, by N. C. Wyeth
ROBINSON CRUSOE, 1920. Illustration, 1920, by N.C. Wyeth

ROBINSON CRUSOE. Illustration, 1920, by N. C. Wyeth
ROBINSON CRUSOE. Illustration, 1920, by N.C. Wyeth

ROBINSON CRUSOE. Robinson Crusoe and his parrot. Illustration, 1920, by N. C. Wyeth
ROBINSON CRUSOE. Robinson Crusoe and his parrot. Illustration, 1920, by N.C. Wyeth

ALEXANDER SELKIRK (1676-1721). The Scottish sailor on whom Daniel Defoe based his character of Robinson Crusoe, on Mas-a-Tierra where he lived alone from 1704-1709. English etching, 18th century

Robinson Crusoe alone on the island, illustration from Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
KW492355 Robinson Crusoe alone on the island, illustration from Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, published c.1911 (colour litho) by English School

XJF1072630; Private Collection; out of copyright

ALEXANDER SELKIRK (1676-1721). The Scottish sailor on whom Daniel Defoe based his character of Robinson Crusoe. Selkirk at Mas-a-Tierra where he lived alone from 1704-1709

ROBINSON CRUSOE. Woodcut from an early 18th century edition of the novel by Daniel Defoe

MOLL FLANDERS. Drawing by John Austen (1886-1948) for a 20th century edition of Daniel Defoes Moll Flanders, originally published in 1722

ROBINSON CRUSOE, 1700s. Woodcut from an early 18th century edition of the novel by Daniel Defoe

ROBINSON CRUSOE. Robinson Crusoe dreams of Fridays escape. Drawing by Grandville (1803-1847) after Daniel Defoes book

ROBINSON CRUSOE, 1920. Title page of Daniel Defoes Robinson Crusoe. Illustration by N.C. Wyeth

(1676-1721). Scottish sailor, the basis of Daniel Defoes character of Robinson Crusoe
ALEXANDER SELKIRK (1676-1721). Scottish sailor, the basis of Daniel Defoes character of Robinson Crusoe. Selkirk discovered, 1709

Daniel Defoe The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, London 1892, illustrated by John Dawson Watson (1832-1892). Book first published 1719

Robinson Crusoe makes contact with fright18ned Man Friday. From Daniel Defoe The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, London 1892, illustrated by John Dawson Watson (1832-1892)

Robinson Crusoe about twenty years after shipwreck, in his cave with family of pet parrot, cats and kids. From Daniel Defoe The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, London 1892

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"Daniel Defoe: The Mastermind Behind Robinson Crusoe and the World of Adventure" Step into the captivating world created by Daniel Defoe, where imagination knows no bounds. Known for his iconic novel "Robinson Crusoe, " Defoe takes us on a thrilling journey through the eyes of a castaway. In this literary masterpiece, we meet Robinson Crusoe, a man who finds himself stranded on a deserted island after surviving a shipwreck. With only his wits and determination as companions, he must learn to survive in an unforgiving environment. But it's not just survival that captivates us; it's also the bond between Crusoe and his unlikely pets that tugs at our heartstrings. Who can forget Crusoe's loyal companion Friday or his beloved parrot? These endearing characters remind us of the power of friendship even in the most challenging circumstances. They become symbols of hope amidst isolation and prove that true connection transcends language barriers. Defoe's vivid descriptions transport us to another time and place – from Crusoe constructing his raft to embarking on daring adventures across treacherous waters. We can almost feel the salty breeze against our skin as we join him on these exhilarating escapades. One image etched into our minds is that iconic footprint left behind by an unknown visitor on Crusoe's secluded beach. It serves as a reminder that even when we think we are alone, fate has its way of intertwining lives in unexpected ways. The success of "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" was undeniable, evident from its music sheet adaptation capturing hearts with every note played. Its popularity led to subsequent titles such as "The Farther Adventures, " which continued to enthrall readers hungry for more tales from this enchanting world. However, not all journeys are smooth sailing; Defoes' manuscript initially faced rejection by publishers before finding its rightful place among literary classics. This setback reminds us that perseverance and belief in one's vision can overcome any obstacle.