What is The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe?

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Daniel Defoe Daniel Defoe, engraving by M. Van der Gucht, after a portrait by J. Taverner, first half of the 18th century.

The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe is a sequel to Daniel Defoe’s highly successful 1719 novel, Robinson Crusoe. Also published in 1719, this work continues the story of the fictional seaman Robinson Crusoe following his return to England.1

While the original novel focuses on Crusoe's survival and self-reliance during his 28 years of isolation on a remote island, the sequel follows his later travels and experiences. The publication of this sequel was part of the immediate popularity and commercial success that followed the release of the first book, which is often cited as one of the first true English novels.213