Robinson Crusoe

(Continuing from Part 29) As the years passed, my life on the island became more comfortable than I had ever expected. When I first arrived, I had been a frightened survivor with almost nothing. Now I had a strong shelter, fields of grain, useful tools, and a growing herd of goats. I still wished to … Read more

(Continuing from Part 28) After my dangerous journey in the canoe, I decided to remain on land for a long time. I had almost lost my life in the strong current. The experience had taught me that the sea was not a place where I should travel carelessly. I returned to my ordinary work. I … Read more

(Continuing from Part 27) After escaping the dangerous current, I reached the shore with a heart full of gratitude. Only a few hours earlier, I had believed that I would be carried into the open sea and die. Now I was standing safely on my island again. I had often called the island my prison, … Read more

(Continuing from Part 26) Although I had lived on the island for several years, I still dreamed of escaping. My first attempt to build a canoe had ended in failure. I had made a fine boat from an enormous tree, but it was too heavy to move to the water. I had learned an important … Read more

(Continuing from Part 25) After discovering that I could not move my great canoe to the sea, I returned to my ordinary work with a heavy heart. I had spent many months cutting down a tree and shaping its trunk into a boat. I had imagined that it would carry me away from the island. … Read more

(Continuing from Part 24) Although I had become more comfortable on the island, I had never forgotten my desire to escape. I had built a strong home, learned to grow grain, and discovered how to make useful pots from clay. Yet I was still separated from the rest of the world. Sometimes I climbed the … Read more

(Continuing from Part 23) As my barley and rice began to increase, I found myself facing a new difficulty. I needed containers to store my grain, and I needed pots for preparing food. When I first arrived on the island, I had rescued several useful objects from the ship. But I had not found enough … Read more

(Continuing from Part 22) My second year on the island began with new hopes. I had survived the first year, built a secure home, and discovered that I could grow barley and rice. But I soon learned that planting grain was only the beginning of farming. If I wanted bread, I would have to protect … Read more

(Continuing from Part 21) After returning from my journey across the island, I settled once more into my usual way of life. I spent my mornings hunting or gathering food. During the hottest hours, I rested inside my shelter. In the afternoons, I worked on my tools, fences, and other useful projects. My young parrot, … Read more

(Continuing from Part 20) I had traveled farther across the island than ever before, and now I was having difficulty finding my way home. The thick woods and surrounding hills prevented me from seeing familiar landmarks. Clouds had covered the sun, making it even harder to know which direction to take. I decided that it … Read more