1890 Rare Book - THE LIFE & ADVENTURES OF ROBINSON CRUSOE Illustrated by E. Griset.
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Author: Daniel Defoe.
Title: THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF ROBINSON CRUSOE. With an Introduction, Glossary, and Illustrations.
Publisher: London, Frederick Warne and Co., no date (circa 1890).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5 X 5.5 ".
Pages : xv-389 pages + Glossary.
Binding: Attractive and very good full decorated cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Profusely illustrated with beautiful illustrations by Ernest Griset.
Estimate: (USD 150 - USD 175)
The book: Attractive and beautiful Victorian illustrated edition of Robinson Crusoe.
The author: Daniel Defoe (1660 – 24 April 1731), born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, which is second only to the Bible in its number of translations. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson, and is among the founders of the English novel. Defoe wrote many political tracts and often was in trouble with the authorities, including prison time. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted with him.
The illustrator: Ernest Henri Griset (born 24 August 1843 in Boulogne-sur-Mer, died in London on 22 March 1907) was a painter and illustrator noted for the humorous interpretations of his subjects.