History of Piracy in the Caribbean

Daniel Defoe (c. 1660 – 24 April 1731), born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, now most famous for his novel 'Robinson Crusoe' (1719). Defoe is notable for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, helping to popularize the form in Britain and is among the founders of the English novel. A prolific and versatile writer, he authored more than 300 w...