Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe was an English novelist, journalist, merchant, 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. He has been seen as one of the earliest proponents of the English novel, and helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson. Defoe wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent a period in prison. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted him.
Robinson Crusoe
"Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century. The story recounts the life of the protagonist, Robinson Crusoe, who e...
By Daniel Defoe
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner (1801)
“The Life and Most Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner” by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century that recou...
By Daniel Defoe
An Essay Upon Projects
"An Essay Upon Projects" by Daniel Defoe is a practical treatise written in the late 17th century. The work explores various proposals intended to adv...
By Daniel Defoe
A True Relation of the Apparition of one Mrs. Veal The Next Day after Her Death, to one Mrs. Bargrave, at Canterbury, the 8th of September, 1705; which Apparition Recommends the Perusal of Drelincourt's Book of Consolations against the Fears of Death
"A True Relation of the Apparition of one Mrs. Veal" by Daniel Defoe is a supernatural pamphlet published in the early 18th century. This work is cent...
By Daniel Defoe
The History of the Devil, As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts
"The History of the Devil, As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account likely written in the early 18th century. ...
By Daniel Defoe
Military Memoirs of Capt. George Carleton
"Military Memoirs of Capt. George Carleton" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book chronicles the experie...
By Daniel Defoe
A Vindication of the Press
Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 29
By Daniel Defoe
Tour through the Eastern Counties of England, 1722
"Tour through the Eastern Counties of England, 1722" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book comprises a s...
By Daniel Defoe
An American Robinson Crusoe
“An American Robinson Crusoe” by Samuel B. Allison is a children's adaptation of the classic tale written in the late 19th century. The narrative foll...
By Daniel Defoe
The History of the Pyrates. Vol. II. Containing the lives of Captain Misson, Captain Bowen, Captain Kidd, Captain Tew, Captain Halsey, Captain White, Captain Condent, Captain Bellamy, Captain Fly, Captain Howard, Captain Lewis, Captain Cornelius, Captain Williams, Captain Burgess, Captain North, and their several crews
"The History of the Pyrates, Vol. II" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account likely written in the early 18th century. This volume continues the expl...
By Daniel Defoe
The Friendly Daemon, or the Generous Apparition Being a True Narrative of a Miraculous Cure, Newly Perform'd Upon That Famous Deaf and Dumb Gentleman, Dr. Duncan Campbel, by a Familiar Spirit That Appear'd to Him in a White Surplice, Like a Cathedral Singing Boy
"The Friendly Daemon, or the Generous Apparition" by Daniel Defoe is a narrative non-fiction work written in the early 18th century. The book recounts...
By Daniel Defoe
And What if the Pretender should Come? Or Some Considerations of the Advantages and Real Consequences of the Pretender's Possessing the Crown of Great Britain
"And What if the Pretender should Come?" by Daniel Defoe is a political pamphlet written in the early 18th century. The work presents a discussion sur...
By Daniel Defoe
The Lay-Man's Sermon upon the Late Storm Held forth at an Honest Coffee-House-Conventicle
"The Lay-Man's Sermon upon the Late Storm" by Daniel Defoe is a political and religious pamphlet written in the early 18th century. The work is a resp...
By Daniel Defoe
Augusta Triumphans Or, the Way to Make London the Most Flourishing City in the Universe
"Augusta Triumphans" by Daniel Defoe is a social and political treatise written in the early 18th century. The book proposes a range of reforms aimed ...
By Daniel Defoe
An Humble Proposal to the People of England, for the Increase of their Trade, and Encouragement of Their Manufactures Whether the Present Uncertainty of Affairs Issues in Peace or War
"An Humble Proposal to the People of England, for the Increase of their Trade,…" by the Author of the COMPLETE TRADESMAN is a treatise focused on trad...
By Daniel Defoe
The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) or a History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana
"The Fortunate Mistress" by Daniel Defoe is a historical novel written in the early 18th century. The story follows the life of the protagonist, Madem...
By Daniel Defoe
The True-Born Englishman: A Satire
"The True-Born Englishman: A Satire" by Daniel Defoe is a satirical poem written in the early 18th century, reflecting on the complexities of English ...
By Daniel Defoe
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808)
"The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century. The story follows Robinson Crusoe, a young ...
By Daniel Defoe
Memoirs of a Cavalier A Military Journal of the Wars in Germany, and the Wars in England. From the Year 1632 to the Year 1648.
"Memoirs of a Cavalier" by Daniel Defoe is a historical novel written in the early 18th century, during the late 17th to early 18th century. The narra...
By Daniel Defoe
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, Volume 1 With an Account of His Travels Round Three Parts of the Globe, Written By Himself, in Two Volumes
"The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe of York, Mariner, Volume 1" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century. This classic wor...
By Daniel Defoe