Defoe Collection

Daniel Defoe, author of " Robinson Crusoe." Digitally colored engraving of a portrait

Robinson Crusoe & Pets
Robinson Crusoe with his family of domesticated animals

Crusoe on his Raft
Crusoe on his raft, salvages as much as he can from the wrecked ship

Crusoe & Footprint
Crusoe finds the footprint of Friday and realises that he is not the only inhabitant of the island

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, music sheet
Music sheet cover design, The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, written and sung by Mr Harry Clifton. Various scenes are depicted, with the discovery of the footprint in the sand at the centre

Robinson Crusoe title page from "The Life
3614714 A Robinson CrusoeA title page from A" The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, or York, MarinerA" by Daniel Defoe, published in 1719 by English School

Title page from "The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
3614713 Title page from A" The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe; Being the Second and Last Part of His Life, And of the Strange Surprising Accounts of his Travels Round three Parts of

Defoes Manuscript of Robinson Crusoe rejected by the Publishers
NWP153582 Defoes Manuscript of Robinson Crusoe rejected by the Publishers by Ward, Edward Matthew (1816-79); 67x89 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery

DEFOE + SCENES
DANIEL DEFOE writer, with scenes from Robinson Crusoe Date: 1661-1731

ROBINSON CRUSOE, 1920. Illustration by N. C. Wyeth, 1920
ROBINSON CRUSOE, 1920. Illustration by N.C. Wyeth, 1920

Crusoe Title Page 1719
Title page of the first edition

The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel De Foe, late 19th century (engraving)
PCT4270323 The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel De Foe, late 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

Portrait of Robinson Crusoe on his island deserte with his rifle and his assorted weapons at the belt - Grandville
PCT4261576 Portrait of Robinson Crusoe on his island deserte with his rifle and his assorted weapons at the belt - Grandville illustration of Daniel Defoe's novel (De Foe)

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, c.1900 (oleograph)
UTD4951011 The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, c.1900 (oleograph); (add.info.: "The Life)

Shipwrecked, Robinson Crusoe, dressed in goatskins
2604869 Shipwrecked, Robinson Crusoe, dressed in goatskins.; (add.info.: Shipwrecked, Robinson Crusoe, dressed in goatskins, explores his island)

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
526428 The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. First published in 1719, it is claimed to be the first English novel

The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print)
5614332 The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe)

Illustration of the novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel de Foe (DeFoe) by Grandville - edition Garnier 1869 p193
PCT4261485 Illustration of the novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel de Foe (DeFoe) by Grandville - edition Garnier 1869 p193. Robinson shoots with a rifle in front of frighy Friday

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, c.1900 (oleograph)
UTD4951051 The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, c.1900 (oleograph); (add.info.: "The Life)

Robinson Crusoe: German edition 1910 (print)
PCT4272019 Robinson Crusoe: German edition 1910 (print); (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe: German edition 1910, adapted by G.A. Grabner)

Portrait of writer Daniel Defoe (De Foe) surrounds scenes from illustrations of his masterpiece
PCT4271814 Portrait of writer Daniel Defoe (De Foe) surrounds scenes from illustrations of his masterpiece: the adventures of Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe, under the eyes of his dog, apprets to tour his island deserte aboard a canoe he made
PCT4261484 Robinson Crusoe, under the eyes of his dog, apprets to tour his island deserte aboard a canoe he made: - illustration of the novel by Daniel Defoe (De Foe)

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, c.1900 (oleograph)
UTD4951070 The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, c.1900 (oleograph); (add.info.: The Life)

Robinson Crusoe's elderly father, his foot swollen with gout
2604867 Robinson Crusoe's elderly father, his foot swollen with gout.; (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe's elderly father, his foot swollen with gout, tries to persuade his son not to go to sea)

Daniel Defoe (De Foe) meets in a London cabaret the Scottish sailor Alexandre Selkirk (Alexander Selcraig) (1676-1721)
PCT4271812 Daniel Defoe (De Foe) meets in a London cabaret the Scottish sailor Alexandre Selkirk (Alexander Selcraig) (1676-1721) who survived four and a half years on a deserte island

portrait of Robinson Crusoe after 11 years on his island deserte - illustration by Grandville for the novel by Daniel
PCT4261488 portrait of Robinson Crusoe after 11 years on his island deserte - illustration by Grandville for the novel by Daniel De Foe (Defoe) - edition Garnier 1869 p 138

DEFOE, Daniel (1660-1731). English writer and journalist. Engraving
CUL4855982 DEFOE, Daniel (1660-1731). English writer and journalist. Engraving. by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: DEFOE, Daniel (1660-1731). English writer and journalist

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, c.1900 (oleograph)
UTD4951062 The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, c.1900 (oleograph); (add.info.: First published in 1719, it is claimed to be the first English novel)

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe, c.1900 (oleograph)
UTD4951028 The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe, c.1900 (oleograph); (add.info.: First published in 1719, it is claimed to be the first English novel)

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, c.1900 (oleograph)
UTD4951025 The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, c.1900 (oleograph); (add.info.: "The Life)

Robinson Crusoe: cover of a French edition of the book written by Daniel Defoe (De Foe)
PCT4268447 Robinson Crusoe: cover of a French edition of the book written by Daniel Defoe (De Foe). Edition Emile Guerin, binding (cardboard) Engel, circa 1880

The shipwrecked Robinson Crusoe sees a footprint in the sand. It is that of Man Friday
2604870 The shipwrecked Robinson Crusoe sees a footprint in the sand. It is that of Man Friday.; (add.info.: The shipwrecked Robinson Crusoe sees a footprint in the sand. It is that of Man Friday)

Robinson Crusoe views the new shipwreck
2604868 Robinson Crusoe views the new shipwreck.; (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe views the new shipwreck. Illustration for ''The Life and Strange)

The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel De Foe (Defoe), cover of a Garnier edition illustrated by Grandville
PCT4270315 The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel De Foe (Defoe), cover of a Garnier edition illustrated by Grandville, late 19th century

Alice Brookes in the role of Robinson Crusoe. Date: 1896

Monument to Daniel Defoe, Bunhill Fields, London
Monument (erected 1870) above the grave of Daniel Defoe (1661-1731), English journalist and novelist, in Bunhill Fields, London. Date: 19th century

CRUSOE & DEAD PARRROT
Robinson Crusoe shoots a parrot which he and Friday eat for supper. Date: First published: 1719

CRUSOE REVISITS ISLAND
After his wife's death, Crusoe revisits the island & meets the Spaniard whose life he saved. Date: First published: 1719

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Defoe, 1891(chromolithograph)
UTD4950737 The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Defoe, 1891(chromolithograph) by Watson, John Dawson (1832-92); (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe, after the shipwreck)

illustration for The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Defoe (chromolithograph)
UTD4950722 illustration for The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Defoe (chromolithograph) by Watson, John Dawson (1832-92); (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe)

Daniel Defoe at his
3775023 Daniel Defoe at his; (add.info.: Daniel Defoe at his writing desk and his famous work-English writer and publicist. Author of Robinson Crusoe')

The Aglican writer Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) was pilloried in 1703 for writing against the intolerance of the Anglican
XEE4167637 The Aglican writer Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) was pilloried in 1703 for writing against the intolerance of the Anglican church. Engraving from 1870

Robinson canoe ride and Friday
XEE4171220 Robinson canoe ride and Friday. by Thiriet, Henri (1873-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson canoe ride and Friday.); Stefano Bianchetti

Robinsons temporary shelter
XEE4171200 Robinsons temporary shelter. by Thiriet, Henri (1873-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinsons temporary shelter.); Stefano Bianchetti

Robinson discovers the footprint of a human foot
XEE4171214 Robinson discovers the footprint of a human foot. by Thiriet, Henri (1873-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson discovers the footprint of a human foot.); Stefano Bianchetti

Robinson is watching the sea
XEE4171205 Robinson is watching the sea. by Thiriet, Henri (1873-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson is watching the sea.); Stefano Bianchetti

Robinsons life becomes calm again
XEE4171217 Robinsons life becomes calm again. by Thiriet, Henri (1873-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinsons life becomes calm again.); Stefano Bianchetti

Robinson has a kid hunt
XEE4171210 Robinson has a kid hunt. by Thiriet, Henri (1873-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson has a kid hunt.); Stefano Bianchetti

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"Daniel Defoe: The Mastermind Behind Robinson Crusoe and the World of Adventure" Step into the captivating world created by Daniel Defoe, where imagination knows no bounds. Known for his iconic novel "Robinson Crusoe, " Defoe takes us on a thrilling journey through the eyes of a castaway. In this literary masterpiece, we meet Robinson Crusoe, a man who finds himself stranded on a deserted island after surviving a shipwreck. With only his wits and determination as companions, he must learn to survive in an unforgiving environment. But it's not just survival that captivates us; it's also the bond between Crusoe and his unlikely pets that tugs at our heartstrings. Who can forget Crusoe's loyal companion Friday or his beloved parrot? These endearing characters remind us of the power of friendship even in the most challenging circumstances. They become symbols of hope amidst isolation and prove that true connection transcends language barriers. Defoe's vivid descriptions transport us to another time and place – from Crusoe constructing his raft to embarking on daring adventures across treacherous waters. We can almost feel the salty breeze against our skin as we join him on these exhilarating escapades. One image etched into our minds is that iconic footprint left behind by an unknown visitor on Crusoe's secluded beach. It serves as a reminder that even when we think we are alone, fate has its way of intertwining lives in unexpected ways. The success of "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" was undeniable, evident from its music sheet adaptation capturing hearts with every note played. Its popularity led to subsequent titles such as "The Farther Adventures, " which continued to enthrall readers hungry for more tales from this enchanting world. However, not all journeys are smooth sailing; Defoes' manuscript initially faced rejection by publishers before finding its rightful place among literary classics. This setback reminds us that perseverance and belief in one's vision can overcome any obstacle.