Robinson Crusoe has been an international best-seller for three hundred years. This edition of the novel with its introduction, line notes, and full bibliographical notes provides a uniquely scholarly presentation of the novel. There has been no other edition like it.

This classic adventure story tells the tale of Robinson Crusoe, a castaway who spends 28 years on a remote island in the Caribbean. With vivid descriptions of island life and a compelling narrative, Daniel Defoe's novel has captivated readers for over three centuries. This edition also includes an introduction by William Cowper, the acclaimed 18th century poet, who offers his own reflections on the enduring appeal of this timeless tale. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.