--- product_id: 32840691 title: "Robinson Crusoe" price: "€ 54.46" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/32840691-robinson-crusoe store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Robinson Crusoe **Price:** € 54.46 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Robinson Crusoe - **How much does it cost?** € 54.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/32840691-robinson-crusoe) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Robinson Crusoe [Bob Blaisdell, Daniel Defoe, John Green] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Robinson Crusoe Review: This edition contains the original book, AND the sequel, as well as an Introduction - Okay, Robinson Crusoe the story is straight up great, and worth reading. But (and this was a surprise to me, there were two sequels written to the original book). This kindle (ASIN #B0084BJ6WK) contains both titles, and a Preface, even tho that is not indicated by the title. The original book is usually just called "Robinson Crusoe", but sometimes is called "The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" (which is a shortening of the insanely much longer original title "The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, Of York, Mariner: Who lived Eight and Twenty Years, all alone in an un-inhabited Island on the Coast of America, near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque; Having been cast on Shore by Shipwreck, wherein all the Men perished but himself. With An Account how he was at last as strangely deliver'd by Pyrates" - see wiki, there's a picture of the first edition. The first sequel is usually called "The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe", but was originally called "The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe". Anyway, this edition (ASIN #B0084BJ6WK) contains both books, and an Introduction, or Preface, by someone who signs it "G.D.", but I don't know who that person is. It also has subtle edits and changes. I tracked this kindle along with another kindle, and an audiobook, and a hardcover copy. They were all slightly different. But one big noticeable difference was in accounting of the number in an army at one point in the first book - turns out Defoe himself screwed that up and got it all muddled, and tried (but failed) to fix it via edits for later editions. He just muddled it more by his edits, which is pretty funny. Some of the number are counted both as dead, and as alive, and some just disappear, as tho they'd never been there at all, except they were, because he didn't edit them out ;-). A more interesting difference was the elimination of an internal debate he had with himself near the very end of the book, regarding whether or not he could live fully embracing the Roman Catholic religion, with all that means with regard to the contemporary-to-the-story Spanish Inquisition. All of the editions I read/tracked had different chapter breaks, as well as word choices and substitutions. Makes me wonder what was original! I certainly don't know. I suspect there are as many variations as there are editions. In any event, all that doesn't detract from the story. It's highly readable, and very enjoyable. The first book more so than the sequel. I recommend everyone should read it, it's a fun read! Review: Rejuvented version of a classic that was showing it's age... - The DK Classics series is a great introduction to the a good range of classic books. Having been raised as a purist, I was a bit uncertain about giving abridged versions of the classics to our kids, but re-reading some of the originals reminded me why some of these classics are loosing their shine- becoming historical artifacts, rather than living, engaging stories. Robinson Crusoe is a prime example of this- although it is nearly an icon as a storyline, it was very much a product of it's time & place, and the world has definitely moved on! But with DK's always-excellent sidebars, giving historical perspective and making the text tangible, and a rather good abridgement, the story becomes possible even for youngish readers. Reviewers who have complained about it being long, slow, overly moralistic or religious should have a go at the unabridged version! The best thing about this Robinson Crusoe- as well as The Three Musketeers and The Odyssey from the same series- is that our kids really enjoyed them, and are building a good background in writings that have shaped so much of how we view the world. Perhaps they'll read the originals one day- almost certainly in a literature class- and if so they will start with a good understanding of the work. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,197,949 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #267 in Classic Literature & Fiction #2,258 in Action & Adventure Fiction (Books) #5,776 in Genre Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (6,182) | | Dimensions | 5.25 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches | | Grade level | 3 - 8 | | ISBN-10 | 0486288161 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0486288161 | | Item Weight | 2.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 80 pages | | Publication date | January 22, 1996 | | Publisher | Dover Publications | | Reading age | 8 - 14 years | ## Images ![Robinson Crusoe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91b21Wc77XL.jpg) ![Robinson Crusoe - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512DY0QT0TL.jpg) ![Robinson Crusoe - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31x7gW4Z0TL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This edition contains the original book, AND the sequel, as well as an Introduction *by W***Y on November 27, 2018* Okay, Robinson Crusoe the story is straight up great, and worth reading. But (and this was a surprise to me, there were two sequels written to the original book). This kindle (ASIN #B0084BJ6WK) contains both titles, and a Preface, even tho that is not indicated by the title. The original book is usually just called "Robinson Crusoe", but sometimes is called "The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" (which is a shortening of the insanely much longer original title "The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, Of York, Mariner: Who lived Eight and Twenty Years, all alone in an un-inhabited Island on the Coast of America, near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque; Having been cast on Shore by Shipwreck, wherein all the Men perished but himself. With An Account how he was at last as strangely deliver'd by Pyrates" - see wiki, there's a picture of the first edition. The first sequel is usually called "The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe", but was originally called "The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe". Anyway, this edition (ASIN #B0084BJ6WK) contains both books, and an Introduction, or Preface, by someone who signs it "G.D.", but I don't know who that person is. It also has subtle edits and changes. I tracked this kindle along with another kindle, and an audiobook, and a hardcover copy. They were all slightly different. But one big noticeable difference was in accounting of the number in an army at one point in the first book - turns out Defoe himself screwed that up and got it all muddled, and tried (but failed) to fix it via edits for later editions. He just muddled it more by his edits, which is pretty funny. Some of the number are counted both as dead, and as alive, and some just disappear, as tho they'd never been there at all, except they were, because he didn't edit them out ;-). A more interesting difference was the elimination of an internal debate he had with himself near the very end of the book, regarding whether or not he could live fully embracing the Roman Catholic religion, with all that means with regard to the contemporary-to-the-story Spanish Inquisition. All of the editions I read/tracked had different chapter breaks, as well as word choices and substitutions. Makes me wonder what was original! I certainly don't know. I suspect there are as many variations as there are editions. In any event, all that doesn't detract from the story. It's highly readable, and very enjoyable. The first book more so than the sequel. I recommend everyone should read it, it's a fun read! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rejuvented version of a classic that was showing it's age... *by R***R on March 9, 2002* The DK Classics series is a great introduction to the a good range of classic books. Having been raised as a purist, I was a bit uncertain about giving abridged versions of the classics to our kids, but re-reading some of the originals reminded me why some of these classics are loosing their shine- becoming historical artifacts, rather than living, engaging stories. Robinson Crusoe is a prime example of this- although it is nearly an icon as a storyline, it was very much a product of it's time & place, and the world has definitely moved on! But with DK's always-excellent sidebars, giving historical perspective and making the text tangible, and a rather good abridgement, the story becomes possible even for youngish readers. Reviewers who have complained about it being long, slow, overly moralistic or religious should have a go at the unabridged version! The best thing about this Robinson Crusoe- as well as The Three Musketeers and The Odyssey from the same series- is that our kids really enjoyed them, and are building a good background in writings that have shaped so much of how we view the world. Perhaps they'll read the originals one day- almost certainly in a literature class- and if so they will start with a good understanding of the work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wonderful Adventure Classic *by A***A on March 19, 2015* Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is a book I’d read excerpts from, even extensive ones, but I’d just never read the whole book before. To say the least, I was surprised! For one, I was surprised how easy it is to read. It would be great for young men, probably junior high age or high school. It has all the elements that would interest young people. The story begins with a rebellious boy who signs up against his parents’ wishes to sail the seas. He reaps the consequences of his sinfulness and becomes even more rebellious. As God would have it, He teaches Robinson a huge lesson about His grace by allowing him to be the sole survivor of a shipwreck. It’s told in first person and describes how Robinson not only survives, but thrives. He does ingenious things in order to shelter, clothe, and feed himself. He builds an amazing fortress that no one would ever guess was there—even while looking straight at it. And, he finds forgiveness and a very strong Christian faith with a dependence on and love for the Bible. After over twenty years alone on the island, Robinson discovers a single footprint. Later, he watches cannibals. He also ends up saving a man from being eaten. This man becomes his lifelong servant, Friday. Robinson leads him to Christ and he teaches him how to survive on the island. Robinson and Friday have some fights and adventures, eventually leaving the island and going back to England. This is an exciting book, well told. It is strong in its teaching about grace, mercy, and salvation. The elements you might want to discuss with your children are: the use of tobacco and liquors, cannibalism, Robinson's making Friday a servant by saving his life, and killing in self-defense. I believe these are all good discussions that will add to positive parenting. I personally loved Robinson Crusoe and would recommend it to boys especially, but also to many girls. It’s a great old classic and an amazingly forward-thinking book for having been written in 1719. No wonder it’s been translated into many languages and read the world over! ## Frequently Bought Together - Robinson Crusoe - The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics) - Moby-Dick (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/32840691-robinson-crusoe](https://www.desertcart.be/products/32840691-robinson-crusoe) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*