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Young Crusoe, or The Shipwrecked Boy

Young Crusoe, or The Shipwrecked Boy

Barbara Hofland 1 Episodes Aug 24, 2026

The Young Crusoe, or The Shipwrecked Boy is a novel from 1829. It follows thirteen-year-old Charles Crusoe, who asks his mother if he is related to the famous Robinson Crusoe. Though told he is not, his subsequent adventures closely mirror those of the earlier Crusoe. The story is a classic adventure tale of survival and discovery.

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