For more than 270 years, readers everywhere have been fascinated by the young fool who ran away from wealth, security, and family for a rough life at seaand came to his senses too late, alone on a tropical island. Alone except for cannibals, that is, and God.Robinson Crusoe's adventure takes place on a remote island. Adjusting to the primitive conditions, he learns to make tools, shelters, bread, and clothes. More importantly, he becomes a Christian.Modern editions tend to leave out Crusoe's long struggle with God and his change as he studies God's Word.