Jan 1, 2010

Robinson Crusoe | Part 1 - Born in York

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.