This book is a biography of Daniel Defoe, one of the most renowned writers of the 18th century, and the author of works such as Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders. It includes detailed accounts of Defoe's life and works, as well as discussions on the social and cultural context in which he lived and wrote. This book will be of interest to literary scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the life and works of Daniel Defoe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.