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Captain Singleton(Illustrated)

Captain Singleton(Illustrated)

by Daniel Defoe
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Publication Date: 06/05/2024
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  • Illustrated Edition: Includes 20 stunning illustrations capturing key moments from the adventure.

  • Comprehensive Summary: A detailed overview of the entire narrative, ensuring readers grasp the full scope of the tale.

  • Characters List: An in-depth list of characters to enrich the reader's understanding of the story's dynamic personalities.

  • Author Biography: A captivating biography of Daniel Defoe, providing insights into the life of the man behind the masterpiece.


Embark on a swashbuckling adventure across the seven seas with Daniel Defoe's timeless classic, "Captain Singleton: The Illustrated Edition". This extraordinary edition brings to life the thrilling tale of Bob Singleton, a man whose fate is as tumultuous as the oceans he sails. Kidnapped in his youth and thrown into a life of piracy, Singleton's journey is a captivating odyssey that explores the depths of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for treasure.

Through 20 beautifully crafted illustrations, readers are invited to visualize Singleton's world—a realm of danger, excitement, and uncharted territories. Each illustration has been meticulously designed to complement Defoe's vivid storytelling, offering a window into the 18th-century maritime adventure.

But this edition offers more than just a visual feast. Accompanied by a comprehensive summary, readers can delve deeper into the narrative, ensuring no detail of Singleton's journey is missed. The characters list serves as a guide through the complex web of alliances and enmities that Singleton navigates, enriching the reading experience with a clearer understanding of each character's role and evolution.

Moreover, the included biography of Daniel Defoe offers a glimpse into the life of one of English literature's most influential figures. Discover the experiences and inspirations that led Defoe to create "Captain Singleton", and how his work has left an indelible mark on the world of storytelling.

"Captain Singleton: The Illustrated Edition" is more than a book; it's an expedition into the heart of adventure, a testament to the enduring spirit of exploration and the unyielding desire for freedom. Whether you're a longtime fan of Defoe or discovering his work for the first time, this edition promises a journey that's as enriching as it is exhilarating. Set sail with Captain Singleton and uncover the treasures that lie within the pages of this legendary tale.

ISBN:
9791223036891
9791223036891
Category:
Fiction
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
06-05-2024
Language:
English
Publisher:
Micheal Smith
Daniel Defoe

Daniel Defoe was a Londoner, born in 1660 at St Giles, Cripplegate, and son of James Foe, a tallow-chandler. He changed his name to Defoe from c. 1695. He was educated for the Presbyterian Ministry at Morton's Academy for Dissenters at Newington Green, but in 1682 he abandoned this plan and became a hosiery merchant in Cornhill. After serving briefly as a soldier in the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion, he became well established as a merchant and travelled widely in England, as well as on the Continent.

Between 1697 and 1701 he served as a secret agent for William III in England and Scotland, and between 1703 and 1714 for Harley and other ministers. During the latter period he also, single-handed, produced the Review, a pro-government newspaper. A prolific and versatile writer he produced some 500 books on a wide variety of topics, including politics, geography, crime, religion, economics, marriage, psychology and superstition. He delighted in role-playing and disguise, a skill he used to great effect as a secret agent, and in his writing he often adopted a pseudonym or another personality for rhetorical impact.

His first extant political tract (against James II) was published in 1688, and in 1701 appeared his satirical poem The True-Born Englishman, which was a bestseller. Two years later he was arrested for The Shortest-Way with the Dissenters, an ironical satire on High Church extremism, committed to Newgate and pilloried. He turned to fiction relatively late in life and in 1719 published his great imaginative work, Robinson Crusoe. This was followed in 1722 by Moll Flanders and A Journal of the Plague Year, and in 1724 by his last novel, Roxana.

His other works include A Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain, a guide-book in three volumes (1724–6; abridged Penguin edition, 1965), The Complete English Tradesman (1726), Augusta Triumphans, (1728), A Plan of the English Commerce (1728) and The Complete English Gentleman (not published until 1890). He died on 24 April 1731. Defoe had a great influence on the development of the English novel and many consider him to be the first true novelist.

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