History & Civilization
A General History of the Pyrates
A period account of piracy that mixes biography, crime, adventure and maritime history, useful as a source for how piracy was narrated in its era
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Books by Daniel Defoe
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Essays & Literary Criticism
An essay upon projects
Daniel Defoe’s An Essay Upon Projects is a collection of practical proposals for improving society through institutions, education, employment, finance, public administration, and social reform. Defoe approaches problems with the mentality of an organizer
Adventure & Exploration
Captain Singleton
Defoe presents the life and adventures of a pirate whose career moves through voyages, trade, plunder, and attempts to secure wealth while navigating shifting loyalties
Classics & Literature
Moll Flanders
Defoe’s picaresque novel follows Moll through poverty, theft, marriage, crime, imprisonment, and reinvention as she seeks security in a society governed by money and survival
Adventure & Exploration
The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
Crusoe returns to travel and risk after the island years, making this a useful follow-on for readers interested in the continuation of an adventure life
Adventure & Exploration
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
A long-form survival adventure emphasizing routine, practical work, isolation and the gradual construction of a livable life from scarce resources
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