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Robinson Crusoe is history's most famous desert island castaway. A fictitious character created by Daniel Defoe, he was based on Alexander Selkirk a real Scottish sailor.

Robinson Crusoe is one of the oldest novels in the English language. However, the story of a man marooned has never lost its appeal.

Castaway Alexander Selkirk was the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe," spending four years on the deserted Juan Fernández Island.

Radioman George Tweed lived at large for 31 months on the Island of Guam, hiding from nearly 20,000 Japanese troops.

Ever thought of renting a South Sea tropical island? Robinson Crusoe Island is for rent or for eco-tourist vacations.

Life and works of novelist, satirist and journalist Daniel Defoe, regarded the father of the English novel.

The story behind the publication of John David' Wyss's classic children's story, The Swiss Family Robinson.

Turkey's famous avenue demands more than a single look. Leb-i derya restaurant offers gobsmacking views and bookshops stock that perfect coffee-table book to take home.

Adventure and misadventure, fantasy and fairy tale, monsters and mystery...growing up isn't easy, but some story from this guide suits the sympathies of any child.

Boasting a wide 5-mile crescent of golden sand lapped by warm turquoise surf, Porto Santo is still largely unspoilt - despite having excellent restaurants, bars and shops

Famed naturalist Charles Darwin put the Galapagos Islands on the map when, in 1835, he disembarked from the HMS "Beagle" and spent five weeks studying animal life there.

Enid Blyton, children's author of the 20th century and J.K. Rowling, children's author of the 21st century have more in common than you might think.

Christmas festivities in Newcastle Gateshead include winter markets, ice skating, plays, and concerts. Enchanted Parks, Glow and the Glowmobiles also return in 2008.

Check out all these cool happenings in February. Includes ideas and activities for kids crafts.

Some books we read more than once; others multiple times; our favorites can never be read enough. Jules Verne's "Mysterious Island" is this reviewer's favorite.

Lake Malawi is home to the largest flocks of cichlid fish in Africa, popular amongst aquarium owners. It is also a haven for travel weary backpackers.

Natadola Beach, Viti Levu, offers all-tide swimming in crystal blue waters, snorkelling, horse riding and picnic facilities in an idyllic South Pacific beach environment.

'The Moonstone', a tightly woven tale of the theft of a valuable jewel and the subsequent quest to recover it, is a critically acclaimed masterpiece of mystery.

The top attraction in Cambodia is, of course, Angkor Wat, but it would be a mistake to concentrate on this World Heritage Site in Siem Reap and ignore the others.

The dynamic relationship between the substantive and formal qualities of Henry Fielding's novel, Joseph Andrews, may inform the realism of Tom Jones.

Adam West is one of the most famous character actors of all time. Portraying campy characters and ultimately a cheesy version of himself has been highly successful.

Aphra Behn was a poet, playwright, novelist, translator and spy. Born in 1640, she was one of the first English women to become a professional writer.

Bear Grylls ventures to the west of Ireland instead of the usual jungle wilderness for another enjoyable outing for his Born Survivor series.

Birders find Chile a wonderful place to visit because of its wide range of ecosystems and easy-to-spot spectacular birds. Chile has five distinct birding areas.

Forced to work at the age of 12, the young Charles Dickens painfully absorbed the lessons of desperation which later inspired his beloved stories.

Cuba built this sturdy fort to protect the port of Santiago de Cuba from the tyranny of the Jolly Roger which waved its flag over the Caribbean from the early 1500s.

The busy town of Kirkcaldy is encountered before the smaller communities of Dysart, West Wemyss, East Wemyss, Buckhaven, Methil, Leven, Lundin Links and Lower Largo.

Many of those in the writing and publishing world believe imitating the style of other authors can help aspiring writers create a writing style of their own.

Adventure and misadventure, fantasy and fairy tale, monsters and mystery...growing up isn't easy, but some story from this guide suits the sympathies of any child.

Krabi, Thailand's tropical paradise, is home to stunning beaches, Phang Nga Bay and Maya Beach the best known. Now Koh Yao Islands emerge into the limelight to join them.

The new book by Graham A. Thomas tells the little related story of Woodes Rogers, an English treasure hunter who eventually became the governor of the Bahamas.

This is a review of the unabridged audiobook, Sail, by James Patterson. Fans of this genre will enjoy the fast moving pace and the excellent narration.

As realism strongly influenced by a materialistic bourgeois ideology, the early novel affirms the myth of a fixed class structure yet subtly encourages class mobility.

Giovanni Belzoni, the 19th-century explorer and Egyptian archaeologist, started out on his adventures as a circus strongman.

After nearly 13 years of delays, Claude Robinson's plagiarism lawsuit against disgraced production company Cinar begins.

The Indian Ocean islands score a full 10 for pure escapism. And among them, some of the most romantic spots on Earth are to be found on the Seychelles.

This is the 1st of a 6-part series talking about luxury residences and will focus on some of the global top-spots for second homes away from home.

Cracked takes on "The Nine Most Offensive Disney Stereotypes." Here's my response to that article.

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