Where to start with Daniel Defoe
Begin with Robinson Crusoe, first published in 1719 and the foundational work of Defoe’s Romances and narratives series. It is the initial book in that series and the most widely recognized of his standalone novels. Proceed with the subsequent books in the Romances and narratives series in publication order, which includes The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719. These works form a connected narrative sequence centered on the titular character’s experiences. The Riverside Literature Series includes a reissue titled The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner, which is a later version of the original 1719 text. No other series or standalone titles in the source are ordered chronologically beyond the initial publication of Robinson Crusoe.
Series by Daniel Defoe
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Buy on Amazon1719 · Daniel Defoe
The King of Pirates is an account of the famous enterprises of Captain Avery, published in 1720 by several London booksellers. It presents a…
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Buy on AmazonMemoirs of a cavalier, or, A military journal of the wars in Germany and the wars in England
1720 · Daniel Defoe
Memoirs of a cavalier, or, A military journal of the wars in Germany and the wars in England" is a work attributed to Daniel Defoe, though authorship…
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Buy on Amazon1720 · Daniel Defoe
This classic tale follows a pirate who sails from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, probing into the remotest parts of far east Asia. The narration…
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Buy on Amazon1722 · Daniel Defoe
The novel Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe is presented as the true confessions of a passionate and remarkable woman, likely inspired by real…
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Buy on AmazonThe fortunate mistress, or, Roxana
1724 · Daniel Defoe
Described as the author's last and darkest novel, this is the autobiography of a woman who has traded her virtue, first for survival and later for…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Daniel Defoe
An Englishman undertakes several adventurous voyages in the 1600s. During one of these journeys he becomes the sole survivor of a shipwreck. He then…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Jonathan Swift
"Gulliver’s Travels" by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726, is a parody of traveler’s tales and a satire of human nature. The story follows…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · John Bunyan
The pilgrim's progress is a 1899 book by John Bunyan. It is part of the series Altemus' One Syllable Series. Catalog genres: Religion & Spirituality,…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Daniel Defoe
Robinson Crusoe is a 1900 book by Daniel Defoe. It is part of the series Altemus' One Syllable Series. Catalog genres: Children's, Adventure. The…
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Buy on Amazon1890 · H. Rider Haggard
This 1890 fantasy novel follows the hero Odysseus as he returns home from a second, previously untold journey to find his home devastated. He then…
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The mystery of the beetle, or, The house with the open window
1912 · Richard Marsh
The mystery of the beetle, or, The house with the open window is a novel by Richard Marsh, originally published as The beetle, a mystery. It is…
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Buy on Amazon1944 · Enid Blyton
For Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack, and Kiki the parrot, the summer holidays in Cornwall are everything they had hoped for. They enjoy the beauty of…
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Lucy-Ann, Jack, Dinah, and Philip spend the holidays in a cottage near a strange, deserted castle. While there, they encounter a torch flashing at…
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Dinah, Philip, Jack, and Lucy-Ann mistakenly board the wrong plane at an airport, leading them to a remote valley surrounded by tall mountains. They…
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A mysterious trip to the desolate Northern Isles turns terrifying when Bill is kidnapped. Marooned on a deserted coast far from the mainland, Philip,…
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Buy on Amazon1949 · Enid Blyton
A peaceful vacation in the Welsh mountains seems sure to keep the children out of trouble, but the mystery of a rumbling mountain soon has them…
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A quiet cruise among the Greek Islands turns into an exciting quest when Philip's pet monkey breaks a birthday present. Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and…
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Bill invites a strange, pompous boy home for the holidays, and the children discover he is Prince Aloysius Gramondie, just 11 years old, whose…
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Buy on Amazon1955 · Enid Blyton
Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and Jack expect a river cruise through ancient desert lands to be an adventure in itself, and it certainly is, especially…
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The life and strange adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, mariner
Year unknown · Daniel Defoe
The life and strange adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, mariner is a 1885 book by Daniel Defoe. It is part of the series The Riverside…
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Buy on AmazonA-Hunting of the Deer, and Other Essays
Year unknown · Charles Dudley Warner
A-Hunting of the Deer, and Other Essays is a 1906 book by Charles Dudley Warner. It is part of the series The Riverside Literature Series. The listed…
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Buy on Amazon1912 · Florence Earle Coates
The Unconquered Air is a 1912 book by Florence Earle Coates. It is part of the series The Riverside Literature Series.
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1921 · John Burroughs
Birds and bees : essays is a 1921 book by John Burroughs. It is part of the series The Riverside Literature Series.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Daniel Defoe written?
We list 17 books by Daniel Defoe across 4 series, published between 1705–1955 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Daniel Defoe's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Robinson Crusoe.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
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