The Man Who Would Be King

A young Spaniard sets out for university and lands among robbers, quacks and courtiers instead. Smollett's lively translation of the picaresque classic that shaped the adventure novel.

Alain-René Lesage

D'Artagnan rides to Paris and joins Athos, Porthos and Aramis in duels, intrigues and a race to save the queen's honor. The swashbuckling classic in the William Robson translation.

Alexandre Dumas

Shipwrecked alone on a remote island, Crusoe builds a shelter, tames goats and survives 28 years before rescue. The castaway story that started it all.

Daniel Defoe

Kidnapped as a child, Bob Singleton crosses Africa on foot and later turns pirate on the high seas. Defoe's rough, fast-moving tale of mutiny and treasure.

Daniel Defoe

Crusoe can't stay home. He returns to his island, then sails on to Madagascar, China and Siberia in Defoe's sequel to the famous castaway tale.

Daniel Defoe