One man's love of the sea leaves him stranded on a desert island with nothing but a few goats, a bible and a parrot for company. Will he ever escape? Will his new pal Friday learn to efficiently press a goatskin jerkin? Or will solitude send him totally barmy? Pulp! The Classics is a new imprint that gives the nation's favourite classic novels original retro covers in a pulp fiction style - with a dash of wry humour. Redesigned and reset, using the original unabridged text from some of the...

If ever the story of any private man's adventures in the world were worth making public, and were acceptable when published, the Editor of this account thinks this will be so. The wonders of this man's life exceed all that (he thinks) is to be found extant; the life of one man being scarce capable of a greater variety. The story is told with modesty, with seriousness, and with a religious application of events to the uses to which wise men always apply them, viz. to the instruction of othe...

Daniel Defoe is best known as the author of "Robinson Crusoe," published in 1719. However between 1724 and 1726 he published the three volume work, "A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain." This is a superb and detailed account of what Great Britain was like on the eve of the industrial and agricultural revolutions, written in a matter-of-fact style that comes over as surprisingly modern.The three volumes are written in the form of 13 "letters," each describing a tour und...

Daniel Defoe's 'The History of the Pirates' is a gripping and detailed account of the ruthless world of pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Defoe's narrative style combines historical facts with vivid storytelling, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the brutal and adventurous lives of pirates. The book is written in a journalistic tone, reflecting Defoe's background as a journalist and pamphleteer, and is filled with rich ...

e-artnow presents to you with this collection the history of the "Golden Age" of piracy. In this period the entire regions and islands in the Caribbean Sea were under their control and rule, at the extent that they subsequently proclaimed Nassau as the seat of the pirate republic. Authors' goal was to show the democracy pirates established, the rules by which they lived and died, their courage and ruthlessness, their most extraordinary exploits and battles. The lives of the most famous pir...

Daniel Defoe's "The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders" is a striking narrative that intricately chronicles the tumultuous life of its titular character, Moll Flanders. Written in a realistic prose style that marks Defoe's contribution to the early development of the English novel, this work explores themes of poverty, crime, and redemption in 18th-century England. The novel is structured as a first-person account, offering an unflinching glimpse into the struggles of a w...

Daniel Defoe's 'The History of the Devil' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the religious, philosophical, and moral aspects of the concept of evil. Written in a captivating narrative style, Defoe explores the origins of the Devil, his role in different cultures and religious traditions, and his influence on humanity throughout history. The book provides a thought-provoking analysis of the nature of evil, inviting readers to contemplate the complex relationship between good and evil...

The timeless tale of survival and adventure that set the standard for the English novelRobinson Crusoe is the only man still alive when his ship is destroyed in a terrible storm. Washing up on a deserted island, he realizes that he is stranded, with no immediate hope of rescue. Displaying remarkable ingenuity, Crusoe builds a crude home, raises crops, and keeps track of the passing days with a rudimentary calendar. Loneliness is his greatest adversary until a tribe ...

RÉSUMÉ : "Robinson Crusoe" est un roman emblématique de la littérature anglaise, écrit par Daniel Defoe et publié pour la première fois en 1719. L'histoire suit les aventures de Robinson Crusoe, un jeune homme avide d'exploration, qui se retrouve naufragé sur une île déserte après une violente tempête en mer. Seul survivant, Crusoe doit faire preuve d'ingéniosité et de résilience pour surmonter les défis de la survie en milieu hostile. Il construit un abri, cultive de la nourriture et appr...

HAVING taken more than ordinary Pains in collecting the Materials which compose the following History, we could not be satisfied with our selves, if any Thing were wanting to it, which might render it entirely satisfactory to the Publick: It is for this Reason we have subjoined to the Work, a short Abstract of the Laws now in Force against Pyrates, and made Choice of some particular Cases, (the most curious we could meet with) which have been heretofore tried, by which it will appear what ...

The story follows the titular character, Robinson Crusoe, who is a young Englishman with a thirst for adventure. Against the wishes of his parents, Crusoe sets out on a sea voyage that ends in disaster when his ship is wrecked by a storm. He becomes the sole survivor and finds himself stranded on a remote island in the Caribbean.Alone on the island, Crusoe must learn to survive and adapt to his surroundings. He constructs shelter, hunts for food, and cultivates crops. Over the years, he fa...

First published in 1722, in a time when criminal biographies enjoyed great success, Daniel Defoe’s "Moll Flanders" details the life of the irresistible Moll and her struggles through poverty and sin in search of property and power. Born in Newgate Prison to a picaresque mother, Moll propels herself through marriages, periods of success and destitution, and a trip to the New World and back, only to return to the place of her birth as a popular prostitute and brilliant thief. The story of Mo...