Robinson Crusoe
noun
Rob·in·son Cru·soe
ˈrä-bə(n)-sən-ˈkrü-(ˌ)sō 
: a shipwrecked sailor in Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe who lives for many years on a desert island
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Roosevelt also enthusiastically recalled scenes from Robinson Crusoe.
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Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
During my initial years as an entrepreneur, I was captivated by Daniel Defoe's tale of adventure, Robinson Crusoe.
—Sabeer Nelliparamban, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
George William Schenck was born on Feb. 12, 1942, His father, Aubrey Schenck, worked at Fox, Eagle-Lion Pictures and with Howard W. Koch as a producer of films including T-Men (1947) and Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964).
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2024
Two other specimens were found on White Island, New Zealand, and Robinson Crusoe Island in Chile.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
To live out your private-island Robinson Crusoe fantasies, book a stay at Islas Secas or Nayara Bocas del Toro.
—Siobhan Reid, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024
Like Robinson Crusoe, even locals who should know better view this other island as a blank slate for exile or utopia.
—Carina Del Valle Schorske, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Don’t expect a scene from Southampton here, but don’t expect a Robinson Crusoe experience either.
—Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2024
The island has a limit of 200 visitors per day, which helps to maintain its Robinson Crusoe vibe.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2024
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Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
During my initial years as an entrepreneur, I was captivated by Daniel Defoe's tale of adventure, Robinson Crusoe.
—Sabeer Nelliparamban, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
George William Schenck was born on Feb. 12, 1942, His father, Aubrey Schenck, worked at Fox, Eagle-Lion Pictures and with Howard W. Koch as a producer of films including T-Men (1947) and Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964).
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2024
Two other specimens were found on White Island, New Zealand, and Robinson Crusoe Island in Chile.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
To live out your private-island Robinson Crusoe fantasies, book a stay at Islas Secas or Nayara Bocas del Toro.
—Siobhan Reid, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024
Like Robinson Crusoe, even locals who should know better view this other island as a blank slate for exile or utopia.
—Carina Del Valle Schorske, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Don’t expect a scene from Southampton here, but don’t expect a Robinson Crusoe experience either.
—Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2024
The island has a limit of 200 visitors per day, which helps to maintain its Robinson Crusoe vibe.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2024
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