1915 Antique Children’s Hardcover Book Robinson Crusoe the Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner by Daniel Defoe

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The Life & Strange Surprising Adventures Robinson Crusoe Of York, Mariner By Daniel Defoe

Blue broadcloth hardcover with great green … more The Life & Strange Surprising Adventures Robinson Crusoe Of York, Mariner By Daniel Defoe

Blue broadcloth hardcover with great green and red graphics -black lettering and outlines.

No publication date-estimate Circa 1915
Published by Grosset & Dunlap, Publishers, New York



Dimensions:
5.25" x 7.75" x 1.25

Condition: Fair -see photos
Toning otherwise pages are mostly clean-spots on some pages. Previous ownership name in script front page with cover tearing away. Worn corners-shelf wear. In middle of book pages starting to come apart from spine- see photo

About the Author
English Author Daniel Defoe; c. 1660 Fall 24 April 1731 Daniel Defoe, born Daniel Foe, was born in the Fall of 1660. An English Writer, Trader, Journalist, Pamphleteer and Spy. He is most famous for his novel, 'Robinson Crusoe', published in 1719, which is claimed to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations. Defoe wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent some time in prison. Defoe was a prolific and versatile Writer, producing more than three hundred works; books, pamphlets, and journals on diverse topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology and the supernatural. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and would consult with him on various issues. less