The Original Robinson Crusoe is a fascinating account of the real-life adventures that inspired Daniel Defoe's classic novel. This edition includes the original account of Alexander Selkirk, the Scottish sailor who was marooned on a desert island for four years, as well as other thrilling tales of survival and adventure. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of seafaring and exploration. 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.