Yale Center for British Art

Title:
Twelve prints, representing the surprising events in the life and adventures of Robinson Crusoe [graphic].
Published / Created:
[London] : Printed for and sold by Carington Bowles, no. 69 in St. Paul's Church Yard, London, publish'd as the act directs, 18 Jan. 1783.
Physical Description:
12 prints : engravings ; plate marks 18 x 28 cm, on sheets 23 x 35 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Related Content:
View a selection of digital images in the Yale Center for British Art's online catalogue https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/orbis:11815090
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
Title from top margin of print 1.
Contents:
1. Robinson Crusoe and the crew escaping from the wreck in the long boat -- 2. Robinson Crusoe threatning to shoot Muley, if he approach'd the boat -- 3. Robinson Crusoe carrying away on his raft the most useful remains of the wreck -- 4. Robinson Crusoe during the building of his habitation, makes daily excursions on the island -- 5. Robinson Crusoe's summer retreat -- 6. Robinson Crusoe astonished at the print of the foot -- 7. Robinson Crusoe frighten'd at the appearance of the old he-goat at the cave -- 8. Robinson Crusoe viewing the savages -- 9. Robinson Crusoe releases a savage, whom he afterwards calls Friday -- 10. Robinson Crusoe and Friday shooting the savages -- 11. The mutineers land their Captain with intent to kill him -- 12. Robinson Crusoe and family at his farm in Bedford-shire.
Subject Terms:
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731. Robinson Crusoe -- Illustrations.
Form/Genre:
Engravings -- 1783.
Contributors:
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793, publisher.