Robinson Crusoe, Jr.: A story for little folks: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Robinson Crusoe, Jr.: A story for little folks: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Robinson Crusoe, Jr.: A story for little folks is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Optic, Oliver (1822–1897).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Robinson Crusoe, Jr.: A Story for Little Folks" by Oliver Optic is a children's adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. This delightful tale revolves around the themes of imagination and exploration, showcasing a young boy's whimsical aspirations inspired by Daniel Defoe's classic story of survival. The book seeks to engage young readers with its adventurous spirit and relatable protagonist. The story follows Robert Gray, an imaginative boy who becomes fascinated with the idea of living like Robinson Crusoe after receiving a copy of the famous book on his birthday. Determined to experience his own adventures, Robert concocts a plan to build a raft and sail to a nearby island, aspiring to create his own "Crusoe" life in isolation. Accompanied by his loyal dog, Trip, and his reluctant cat, Robert faces various challenges that quickly reveal the harsh realities of island life. As he struggles with loneliness, difficulties securing food, and the harshness of nature, Robert learns valuable lessons about self-reliance, family, and the comforts of home. Ultimately, his adventure ends when rescuers find him, making him appreciate his home and family more than ever before.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Robinson Crusoe, Jr.: A story for little folks
- Author credits: Optic, Oliver (1822–1897)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boys -- Juvenile fiction
- Runaway children -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
