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Three wise men of Gotham. - Public domain dedication image
Robinson Crusoe - A painting of a man holding a rifle

Robinson Crusoe - A painting of a man holding a rifle

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a boat, water, fishing, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

I made several things,...as little round pots, flat dishes, etc.

I made several things,...as little round pots, flat dishes, etc.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of 3d object, pottery, ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

At first, for some time, I was not able to answer him one word ; but as he had taken me in his arms, I held fast by him, or I should have fallen to the ground"

At first, for some time, I was not able to answer him one word ; but a...

A painting of two people hugging on a beach. A painting of two men hugging each other. Public domain postcard scan.

Pulling out my perspective-glass,...I laid me down flat...and began to look.
At length I contrived a wheel with a string.

At length I contrived a wheel with a string.

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I dug up a piece of ground as well as I could with my wooden spade.
Taking me by the foot, set my foot upon his head.

Taking me by the foot, set my foot upon his head.

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

I...made it my business to teach him everything.

I...made it my business to teach him everything.

Public domain photograph of people in conversation, meeting, argument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A journal of the shipwreck and sufferings of Daniel Foss, [Frontispiece and title page]
I could...cut it in pieces, and bring it home in a basket.

I could...cut it in pieces, and bring it home in a basket.

Public domain scan of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

I stood like one thunderstruck.
In the morning I took the Bible ; and beginning at the New Testament, I began seriously to read it"
A Corsair rescues Queen Blondine's children.

A Corsair rescues Queen Blondine's children.

Public domain photograph of a horse chariot, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

When he came a little to himself, he told me, that it was his father.
I made him a jerkin of goat's skin, as well as my skill would allow.

I made him a jerkin of goat's skin, as well as my skill would allow.

Public domain photograph related to the history of France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Poor Robin Crusoe!  Where are you, Robin Crusoe?

Poor Robin Crusoe! Where are you, Robin Crusoe?

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a tent, camp, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

I took my man Friday with me.

I took my man Friday with me.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a naked person, mythological, biblical figure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

I gathered a large quantity of the grapes, and hung them up.

I gathered a large quantity of the grapes, and hung them up.

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At length I spied a little cove on the right shore of the creek
I diverted myself with talking to my parrot
At length I spied a little cove on the right shore of the creek.

At length I spied a little cove on the right shore of the creek.

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Call on me in the day of trouble, and I will deliver thee'

Call on me in the day of trouble, and I will deliver thee'

Public domain illustrated book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

I stood like one thunderstruck
For a mile, or thereabouts, my raft went very well"

For a mile, or thereabouts, my raft went very well"

A man standing on a boat in the water. A man standing on a boat with a boat and a boat. Public domain postcard scan.

"--and making it into a great cross, I set it up on the shore where I first landed"
All this while I sat upon the ground, very much terrified and dejected."

All this while I sat upon the ground, very much terrified and dejected...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a landscape with water, mountains, and sky, free to use, no copyright restrictions.