The story "Robinson Crusoe" was written by Daniel Defoe. This novel was based on the story of a real sailor who had been abandoned on a small island. Although the sailor, Alexander Selkirk's adventures are not the same as those of Robinson Crusoe there are some notable similarities.
Daniel Defoe wrote the story of Alexander Selkirk but called it "Robinson Crusoe."
The abandoned sailor Alexander Selkirk was a typical colonialist
The story: "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe is a fictional account of the experiences of Alexander Selkirk
Daniel Defoe wrote the story of the life of Alexander Selkirk and named it "Robinson Crusoe