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Born in York

A retired German merchant named Kreutznaer settles in the York country where, due to the "usual corruption of words in England." the German name becomes Crusoe. In York, Mr. Crusoe marries a woman whose surname is Robinson.

Robinson Crusoe, born in 1632, is their third child. Early on, Crusoe's father determines that his son will become a lawyer. Unfortunately. Crusoe "would be satisfied with nothing but going to sea." His mother and father do not allow it.

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1. Robinson Crusoe: Introduction
2. Daniel Defoe Biography
3. Summary
   1. Part 1 - Born in York
   2. Part 2 - To London and Trade
   3. Part 3 - "The Island of Despair"
   4. Part 4 - The End of Solitude
   5. Part 5 - Back to Civilization
4. Characters
5. Themes
6. Style
7. Historical Context
8. Critical Overview
9. Essays and Criticism
10. Compare and Contrast
11. Topics for Further Study
12. Media Adaptations
13. What Do I Read Next?
14. Bibliography and Further Reading
15. Pictures
16. Copyright

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