Daniel Defoe

1,989 books • 72 series

Daniel Defoe, 1660-1731, was of English descent and considered to be one of the founders of the English novel. While most famous for Robinson Crusoe, he produced more than five hundred books, journals and pamphlets over a wide variety of topics, and helped to popularize economic journalism. Some of his other notable novels include Captain Singleton, Memoirs of a Cavalier, and A Journal of the Plague Year.
Jun 16, 2010
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A Tour Thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain. Divided Into Circuits or Journeys. Giving a Particular and Entertaining Account of Whatever Is Curious, and Worth Observation; ... by a Gentleman. ... the Third Edition Volume 1 of 4

Jun 16, 2010
Cover of The Generous Projector, to Prevent Murder and Other Enormous Abuses, by Erecting an Hospital for Foundlings and Bastard-Children. Also to Save Many Persons from Destruction, Suppressing Gaming-Tables, and Sunday Debauches

The Generous Projector, to Prevent Murder and Other Enormous Abuses, by Erecting an Hospital for Foundlings and Bastard-Children. Also to Save Many Persons from Destruction, Suppressing Gaming-Tables, and Sunday Debauches

Jun 16, 2010
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The Whole Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of Peace Without Union. by Way of Reply, to Sir H---- M----'s Peace at Home. the Fourth Edition. to Which Is Added a Preface.

Peace Without Union. by Way of Reply, to Sir H---- M----'s Peace at Home. the Fourth Edition. to Which Is Added a Preface.

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of Wise as Serpents

Wise as Serpents

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of The Original Power of the Collective Body of the People of England, Examined and Asserted.

The Original Power of the Collective Body of the People of England, Examined and Asserted.

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of A Brief State of the Question Between the Printed and Painted Callicoes and the Woollen and Silk Manufacture, as Far as It Relates to the Wearing and Using of Printed and Painted Callicoes in Great Britain. the Third Edition.

A Brief State of the Question Between the Printed and Painted Callicoes and the Woollen and Silk Manufacture, as Far as It Relates to the Wearing and Using of Printed and Painted Callicoes in Great Britain. the Third Edition.

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of A Farther Search Into the Conduct of the Allies, and the Late Ministry, as to Peace and War. Containing Also a Reply to the Several Letters and Memorials of the States-General.

A Farther Search Into the Conduct of the Allies, and the Late Ministry, as to Peace and War. Containing Also a Reply to the Several Letters and Memorials of the States-General.

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of Religious Courtship Abridg'd

Religious Courtship Abridg'd

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of The Dyet of Poland, a Satyr. to Which Is Added a Memorial to the Tantivy-High-Flyers of England. the Present Disturbers of That Government, as Their Wise Predecessors Were, When the Lord Essex, Russel, and Sydney Fell.

The Dyet of Poland, a Satyr. to Which Is Added a Memorial to the Tantivy-High-Flyers of England. the Present Disturbers of That Government, as Their Wise Predecessors Were, When the Lord Essex, Russel, and Sydney Fell.

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of The Secret History of the White-Staff, Being an Account of Affairs Under the Conduct of Some Late Ministers, and of What Might Probably Have Happened If Her Majesty Had Not Died. the Third Edition.

The Secret History of the White-Staff, Being an Account of Affairs Under the Conduct of Some Late Ministers, and of What Might Probably Have Happened If Her Majesty Had Not Died. the Third Edition.

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of A Hymn to Peace. Occasion'd, by the Two Houses Joining in One Address to the Queen. by the Author of the True-Born English-Man.

A Hymn to Peace. Occasion'd, by the Two Houses Joining in One Address to the Queen. by the Author of the True-Born English-Man.

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of A Supplement to the Complete English Tradesman, Containing I. a Warning Against Tradesmens Borrowing Money Upon Interest. ... IV. of Keeping a Duplicate or Pocket Ledger in Case of Fire.

A Supplement to the Complete English Tradesman, Containing I. a Warning Against Tradesmens Borrowing Money Upon Interest. ... IV. of Keeping a Duplicate or Pocket Ledger in Case of Fire.

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of A Trumpet Blown in the North, and Sounded in the Ears of John Eriskine, Call'd ... Duke of Mar. by a Ministring Friend of the People Call'd Quakers.

A Trumpet Blown in the North, and Sounded in the Ears of John Eriskine, Call'd ... Duke of Mar. by a Ministring Friend of the People Call'd Quakers.

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of The Succession of Spain Consider'd

The Succession of Spain Consider'd

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of The History and Lives of All the Most Notorious Pirates, and Their Crews; From Captain Avery, Who First Settled at Madagascar, to Captain John Gow, ... a New Edition

The History and Lives of All the Most Notorious Pirates, and Their Crews; From Captain Avery, Who First Settled at Madagascar, to Captain John Gow, ... a New Edition

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of The History and Lives of All the Most Notorious Pirates, and Their Crews. in Three Parts. ...

The History and Lives of All the Most Notorious Pirates, and Their Crews. in Three Parts. ...

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of The Secret History of the White-Staff, Being an Account of Affairs Under the Conduct of Some Late Ministers, and of What Might Probably Have Happened If Her Majesty Had Not Died. the Second Edition

The Secret History of the White-Staff, Being an Account of Affairs Under the Conduct of Some Late Ministers, and of What Might Probably Have Happened If Her Majesty Had Not Died. the Second Edition

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of The Dyet of Poland, a Satyr. Consider'd Paragraph by Paragraph. to Which Is Added a Key to the Whole,

The Dyet of Poland, a Satyr. Consider'd Paragraph by Paragraph. to Which Is Added a Key to the Whole,

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of A Memorial to the Nobility of Scotland, Who Are to Assemble in Order to Choose the Sitting Peers for the Parliament of Great Britain.

A Memorial to the Nobility of Scotland, Who Are to Assemble in Order to Choose the Sitting Peers for the Parliament of Great Britain.

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of An Essay at Removing National Prejudices Against a Union with Scotland. to Be Continued. Part I.

An Essay at Removing National Prejudices Against a Union with Scotland. to Be Continued. Part I.

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of Greenshields Out of Prison and Toleration Settled in Scotland, or the Case of Mr. Greenshields, Farther Examin'd. with Some Enquiry Into the Mistakes about That Affair, Which Have So Much Impos'd Upon the Present Age

Greenshields Out of Prison and Toleration Settled in Scotland, or the Case of Mr. Greenshields, Farther Examin'd. with Some Enquiry Into the Mistakes about That Affair, Which Have So Much Impos'd Upon the Present Age

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of A Letter to the Dissenters. the Second Edition

A Letter to the Dissenters. the Second Edition

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of A Reply to a Pamphlet Entituled, the L---D H------'s Vindication of His Speech, &c. by the Author of the Review.

A Reply to a Pamphlet Entituled, the L---D H------'s Vindication of His Speech, &c. by the Author of the Review.