Robinson Crusoe - Hardcover

The dramatic, vibrant illustrations of noted American artist N. C. Wyeth enhance this large-format edition of Daniel Defoe's classic tale. The thrilling saga of the English sailor marooned on a desert island, originally published in 1719, is retold here for children aged 4 to 8, who will be captivated by the castaway's adventures and struggle for survival.

Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) was born in London. He was a merchant, soldier, journalist, and secret agent for William III. Throughout his life he wrote hundreds of books and pamphlets on social, political and economic topics. Originally published in 1719, Robinson Crusoe was based partly on the autobiography of a real-life castaway - Alexander Selkirk. Steve Zorn is a former editor of Running Press. He has written other children's classics (Courage) in the 9.98 format such as The Classic Book of Best-loved Bedtime Stories; Mostly Ghostly; Eight Spooky Tales to Chill Your Bones; Mostly Monsters; Eight Terrifying Tales to Tingle Your Spine; and Start Exploring[trademark] Masterpieces. N.C. Wyeth (1882-1945) was an American illustrator and painter. His best known illustrations are for Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, Stevenson's novels (Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Black Arrow) and an edition of Robin Hood.