An American Robinson Crusoe

by Samuel Buell Allison

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1918

Reviews

[Frank]

This book was really written for teachers and use in school rather than just another Robinson Crusoe book. Its purpose was to help children understand come articles we take for granted. So it explains how the shoe was made and clothing etc. It still has a story and I enjoyed it but it lacked the thrill of the original Robinson Crusoe.

[Lori]

This is an adaptation of Robinson Crusoe written by a Chicago school superintendent to teach children about the consequences of idleness and disobedience. It's actually quite cute. But this, though:

He soon had a home of his own with a happy family. Friday, the dog, and the parrot lived in it, dearly beloved and cared for by their master the rest of their days.

Oof.

[Julia]

Pleasant reading. Not nearly as exciting as the original, but it held my interest. I listened to this as a free download from Librivox.org. The reader was very clear and expressive, but it puzzled me that she read all of Robinson's quotes, even far into his manhood, as if he were a little child.

[Eric]

Enjoyable retelling of Robinson Crusoe as if a boy shipwrecked on an Island off of Central America. A simple and enjoyable read. Just as exciting as the original.