Daniel Defoe

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Daniel Defoe (c.1660-1731), one of the most famous writers in English literature, was born in London, the son of James Foe, a butcher. It was Daniel who changed his name to De Foe or Defoe in about 1705. He was interested in politics and opposed King James II. After the Glorious Revolution in 1688 and William III was on the throne, Defoe became one of his personal friends. He became a writer for the government and a satircal writer on various social issues of the time. He turned to full time writing after hearing the inspirational story of a sailor who was rescued after living alone on a desert island in the Pacific, the result being his first novel ROBINSON CRUSOE. Several other adventure stories followed, including MOLL FLANDERS.
Feb 2, 2012
Cover of Romances and Narratives (Volume 4); The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campbell

Romances and Narratives (Volume 4); The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campbell

Feb 2, 2012
Cover of The Works of Daniel Defoe (Volume 6); The Life, Adventures, and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton

The Works of Daniel Defoe (Volume 6); The Life, Adventures, and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton

Feb 2, 2012
Cover of An Argument Proving That the Design of Employing and Enobling Foreigners, Is a Treasonable Conspiracy; Against the Constitution, with an Appendix Wherein an Insolent Pamphlet, Entituled, the Anatomy of Great Britain, Is Anatomiz'd

An Argument Proving That the Design of Employing and Enobling Foreigners, Is a Treasonable Conspiracy; Against the Constitution, with an Appendix Wherein an Insolent Pamphlet, Entituled, the Anatomy of Great Britain, Is Anatomiz'd

Feb 1, 2012
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Acme Library of Standard Biography; Second Series

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of Defoe's history of the great plague in London a journal of the plague year

Defoe's history of the great plague in London a journal of the plague year

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders &C. - The Original Classic Edition

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders &C. - The Original Classic Edition

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Cover of The Novels and Miscellaneous Works of Daniel de Foe (Volume 5); History of the Plague in London, 1665 to Which Is Added the Great Fire of London, 1666, by an Anonymous Writer [Gideon Harvey] the Storm, 1703. with the Essay, in Verse. the True-Born Englishman a

The Novels and Miscellaneous Works of Daniel de Foe (Volume 5); History of the Plague in London, 1665 to Which Is Added the Great Fire of London, 1666, by an Anonymous Writer [Gideon Harvey] the Storm, 1703. with the Essay, in Verse. the True-Born Englishman a

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A Journal of the Plague Year - The Original Classic Edition

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Cover of A Journal of the Plague-Year. to Which Is Added Some Account of the Great Fire in 1666, Extr. from Evelyn's Memoirs

A Journal of the Plague-Year. to Which Is Added Some Account of the Great Fire in 1666, Extr. from Evelyn's Memoirs

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Cover of A True Collection of the Writings of the Author of the True Born English-Man. Corrected by Himself

A True Collection of the Writings of the Author of the True Born English-Man. Corrected by Himself

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Cover of The Novels and Miscellaneous Works (Volume 19); The Life of Mr. Duncan Campbell

The Novels and Miscellaneous Works (Volume 19); The Life of Mr. Duncan Campbell

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Cover of The Novels and Miscellaneous Works Volume 6; Memoirs of a Cavalier

The Novels and Miscellaneous Works Volume 6; Memoirs of a Cavalier

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (Volume 1); Of York, Mariner. Who Lived Eight & Twenty Years All Alone in an Uninhabited Island on the Coast of America, Near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque Written by Himself.

The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (Volume 1); Of York, Mariner. Who Lived Eight & Twenty Years All Alone in an Uninhabited Island on the Coast of America, Near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque Written by Himself.

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of The History of the Great Plague in London, in the Year 1655; Containing Observations and Memorials of the Most Remarkable Occurrences, Both Public and Private, That Happened During That Dreadful Period

The History of the Great Plague in London, in the Year 1655; Containing Observations and Memorials of the Most Remarkable Occurrences, Both Public and Private, That Happened During That Dreadful Period

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Cover of The Novels and Miscellaneous Works of Daniel de Foe, with Prefaces and Notes

The Novels and Miscellaneous Works of Daniel de Foe, with Prefaces and Notes

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Cover of The Novels and Miscellaneous Works (Volume 8); Memoirs of Captain Carleton. Life and Adventures of Mrs. Christian Davies

The Novels and Miscellaneous Works (Volume 8); Memoirs of Captain Carleton. Life and Adventures of Mrs. Christian Davies

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of The Novels and Miscellaneous Works Volume 20; The Life of Daniel de Foe, by G. Chalmers. to Which Are Added a List of de Foe's Works, Arranged Chronologically. Miscellaneous Tracts. the True-Born Englishman

The Novels and Miscellaneous Works Volume 20; The Life of Daniel de Foe, by G. Chalmers. to Which Are Added a List of de Foe's Works, Arranged Chronologically. Miscellaneous Tracts. the True-Born Englishman

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The Memoirs of Cap. George Carleton, an English Officer; Who Served in the Two Last Wars Against France and Spain Containing an Account of the Conduct of the Earl of Peterborough, and Other General Officers, Admirals, &C. Together with a Description of Many of

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner (Volume 1); Who Lived Eight and Twenty Years All Alone in an Uninhabited Island on the Coast of America, Near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque Having Been Cast on Sho

The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner (Volume 1); Who Lived Eight and Twenty Years All Alone in an Uninhabited Island on the Coast of America, Near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque Having Been Cast on Sho

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of The Whole Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner (Volume 1); And His Strange Surprising Account of His Travels Round Three Parts of the Globe

The Whole Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner (Volume 1); And His Strange Surprising Account of His Travels Round Three Parts of the Globe

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of A Journal of the Plague Year, Or, Memorials of the Great Pestilence in London, in 1665 (Volume 52)

A Journal of the Plague Year, Or, Memorials of the Great Pestilence in London, in 1665 (Volume 52)

Feb 1, 2012
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The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson Cursoe (Volume 3); Complete in Three Parts

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Cover of Defoe's History of the Great Plague in London Volume 1895, PT. 1; A Journal of the Plague Year

Defoe's History of the Great Plague in London Volume 1895, PT. 1; A Journal of the Plague Year

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of The Novels and Miscellaneous Works (Volume 13); The History and Reality of Apparitions

The Novels and Miscellaneous Works (Volume 13); The History and Reality of Apparitions