DEFOE, DANIEL, 1660 to 1731

Daniel Defoe

English trader, writer, and journalist.

Books: 7
Editions tracked: 8
First editions: 0
Nationality: Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of England

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Most editions trackedRobinson Crusoe2 editions

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Daniel Defoe books in order

In publication order

1Robinson Crusoe1686
2The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton1720
3A Journal of the Plague Year1722
4Moll Flanders1722
5Roxana1724
6Tour Thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain1724
7The History of the Devil, Ancient and Modern1726

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The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton

Daniel Defoe · first published 1720

Printed for J. Brotherton, ... J. Graves, ... A. Dodd, ... and T. Warner1720 Hardback Not yet valued I own The Life, Adventures, and Pyracies, of the Famous Captain Singleton, Printed for J. Brotherton, ... J. Graves, ... A. Dodd, ... and T. Warner 1720 Log in to want this

A Journal of the Plague Year

Daniel Defoe · first published 1722

Printed for E. Nutt, J. Roberts, A. Dodd, and J. Graves1722 Hardback Not yet valued I own A Journal of the Plague Year, Printed for E. Nutt, J. Roberts, A. Dodd, and J. Graves 1722 Log in to want this

Moll Flanders

Daniel Defoe · first published 1722

Printed for, and sold by W. Chetwood,... and T. Edling,... MDDCXXI1722 Hardback Not yet valued I own The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders, Printed for, and sold by W. Chetwood,... and T. Edling,... MDDCXXI 1722 Log in to want this

Roxana

Daniel Defoe · first published 1724

Printed for T. Warner1724 Hardback Not yet valued I own The Fortunate Mistress, Or, A History of the Life and Vast Variety of Fortunes of Mademoiselle de Beleau, Printed for T. Warner 1724 Log in to want this

Tour Thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain

Daniel Defoe · first published 1724

Printed, and sold by G. Strahan, W. Mears, R. Francklin, S. Chapman, R. Stagg, and J. Graves1724 Hardback Not yet valued I own Tour Thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain, Printed, and sold by G. Strahan, W. Mears, R. Francklin, S. Chapman, R. Stagg, and J. Graves 1724 Log in to want this

The History of the Devil, Ancient and Modern

Daniel Defoe · first published 1726

Warner Books1726 Hardback Not yet valued I own The Political History of the Devil, Warner Books 1726 Log in to want this

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What order should I read Daniel Defoe's books in?

In publication order they begin with Robinson Crusoe (1686), then The Life, Adventures & Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton (1720) and A Journal of the Plague Year (1722). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Daniel Defoe's first book?

The earliest book we list is Robinson Crusoe, first published in 1686.

When was Daniel Defoe born?

Daniel Defoe was born in 1660 and died in 1731.

How many Daniel Defoe books does MyVolumes track?

We track 7 books by Daniel Defoe across 8 editions.

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